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Leica D-Lux 3 vs Leica D-Lux 4

Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.

Leica

Leica D-Lux 3

Leica D-Lux · 2006
Lowest now
$225
MSRP
$599
-62% vs MSRP
Lowest since we started watching

The lowest we've seen, though we've only been tracking this one for 4 days. $225 is the floor so far, which is not the same as a floor. That's 38% of the $599 MSRP. Prices are down 2.1% over the last 30 days.

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Leica

Leica D-Lux 4

Leica D-Lux · 2008
Lowest now
$489
MSRP
$849
-42% vs MSRP
Prices are rising

Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 30.4% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $345, $144 below today. Currently 58% of the $849 MSRP.

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Quick answers

Which is cheaper used, the Leica D-Lux 3 or the Leica D-Lux 4?
The Leica D-Lux 3 is cheaper used: $225 against $489 for the Leica D-Lux 4, a gap of $264 (117%) as of 2026-10-28.
How much more does the newer Leica D-Lux 4 cost used?
$264 more. The Leica D-Lux 4 (2008) starts at $489 used and the Leica D-Lux 3 (2006) at $225 as of 2026-10-28.
What share of its launch price does a used Leica D-Lux 3 cost?
About 38%: $225 used against a $599 launch price as of 2026-10-28.

Specs side by side

Leica D-Lux 3 Leica D-Lux 4
Brand LeicaLeica
Family Leica D-LuxLeica D-Lux
Category bodybody
Body type CompactCompact
Mount Fixed LensFixed Lens
Sensor 1/1.651/1.63
Sensor family ——
Megapixels 10 MP10.1 MP
Autofocus ——
IBIS ——
Weather sealed ——
Max video ——
Max native ISO ——
Body weight 220 g248 g
Dimensions 106 × 56 × 26 mm108.7 × 59.5 × 44 mm
Body material ——
Released 2006-09-012008-09-15
Discontinued ——
Status discontinueddiscontinued
MSRP $599$849
Current low $225$489
vs MSRP -62%-42%

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