Canon 5D MIII vs Leica V-Lux 4

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D MIII and Leica V-Lux 4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and V-Lux 4 (12MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and V-Lux 4 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 5D MIII was introduced 3 months prior to the V-Lux 4 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MIII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 5D MIII scores against the V-Lux 4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Leica V-Lux 4. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Leica V-Lux 4 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MIII features external measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 4 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

See the Canon 5D MIII and Leica V-Lux 4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D MIII compared to the V-Lux 4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and V-Lux 4 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and V-Lux 4.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIII using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.