Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Leica
SL3
60MP L-mount flagship with 8K video and Leica color science.
$6,995
Launch priceReleased Mar 2024
D-Lux 8 is 3 months newer.
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Wins
D-Lux 8
Wins
SL3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BSL3 has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
- BSL3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,000)
- BSL3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 17 MP)
- BSL3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BSL3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
SL3
141 × 108 × 85 mm
769 g (1.70 lb / 27.13 oz)
D-Lux 8 is 11mm narrower, 39mm shorter, and 23mm thinner than SL3.
D-Lux 8 is 372 g lighter than SL3.
Depth (front-to-back): 62mm D-Lux 8 · 85mm SL3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SL3
141 × 108 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
SL3
141 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
SL3
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 8: mount data unavailable
SL3
✓ 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 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Codecs
Adds MP4
Weight
397 g vs 769 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SL3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.2, 108, 84.6
AF points / zones
779 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,000 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 17 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, Apple ProRes
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
SL3
Pros
- ✓60MP
- ✓8K video
- ✓Leica build
- ✓L-mount
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Heavy
- –Large files
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Leica D-Lux 8
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, D-Lux 8 or SL3?
SL3 scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the D-Lux 8 and SL3?
D-Lux 8 is 17 MP and SL3 is 60.3 MP, so the SL3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D-Lux 8 and SL3 have in-body image stabilization?
D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS, while SL3 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D-Lux 8 or the SL3?
D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic. SL3 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D-Lux 8 and SL3?
D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g and SL3 weighs 769 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 372 g lighter.
Do the D-Lux 8 and SL3 record 4K video?
D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p. SL3: 8K / C8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the D-Lux 8 and SL3 weather sealed?
D-Lux 8: No. SL3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D-Lux 8 launched at $1,595 and SL3 at $6,995. The D-Lux 8 is $5,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica press materials.