Leica
D-Lux 7
Premium compact with fast 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom and 4K video.
$1,195
Launch priceReleased Nov 2018
Leica
SL3-S
Fast 24.6MP L-mount hybrid with 6K open-gate video, 30fps burst, and 5-axis stabilization.
$5,295
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
SL3-S is 6.2 years newer.
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Wins
D-Lux 7
Wins
SL3-S
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSL3-S has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BSL3-S has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 25,600)
- BSL3-S has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BSL3-S has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- BSL3-S has higher Resolution (24.6 MP vs 17 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareD-Lux 7
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
SL3-S
141 × 108 × 83 mm
768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)
D-Lux 7 is 7mm narrower, 17mm shorter, and 11mm thinner than SL3-S.
D-Lux 7 is 188 g lighter than SL3-S.
Depth (front-to-back): 72mm D-Lux 7 · 83mm SL3-S
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 7
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
SL3-S
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D-Lux 7: mount data unavailable
SL3-S
✓ more lensesLeica L
80+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only D-Lux 7 supports it
Weight
580 g vs 768 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SL3-S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 82.7
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
200,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only SL3-S supports it
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D-Lux 7
Pros
- ✓Fast zoom lens
- ✓Leica color
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Micro Four Thirds sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Premium price
SL3-S
Pros
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓30fps electronic burst
- ✓24.6MP full-frame
- ✓CFexpress plus SD
Cons
- –Lower resolution than SL3
- –Large body
- –Premium price
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the D-Lux 7 and SL3-S at major authorized retailers.
Leica D-Lux 7
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, D-Lux 7 or SL3-S?
SL3-S scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for D-Lux 7 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 7 and SL3-S?
D-Lux 7 is 17 MP and SL3-S is 24.6 MP, so the SL3-S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 7 and SL3-S have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 7 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while SL3-S has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 7 or the SL3-S?
D-Lux 7 reaches 15 fps electronic. SL3-S reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 7 and SL3-S?
D-Lux 7 weighs 580 g and SL3-S weighs 768 g, so the D-Lux 7 is 188 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 7 and SL3-S record 4K video?
D-Lux 7: 4K up to 60p. SL3-S: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the D-Lux 7 and SL3-S weather sealed?
D-Lux 7: Yes. SL3-S: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 7 launched at $1,195 and SL3-S at $5,295. The D-Lux 7 is $4,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.