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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Introduced June 2018
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Leica C-Lux versus Panasonic G100, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the G100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the C-Lux (1") and G100 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was brought out 24 months earlier than the G100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica C-Lux being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the C-Lux scores vs the G100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Panasonic G100

 C-Lux G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Leica C-Lux

 G100 C-Lux 
AnnouncedJune 2020June 2018More recent by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k1240kCrisper screen (+600k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Panasonic G100

 C-Lux G100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica C-Lux has exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C-Lux against the G100.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and G100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and G100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The C-Lux features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The older C-Lux is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
76
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
78
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C-Lux
Sports photography with Panasonic G100
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux Travel photography information
Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
75
better than average battery life (370 shots)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (370 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux Vlogging factors
Panasonic G100 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Panasonic G100
 Leica C-LuxPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-06-10 2020-06-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,240k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 352 gr (0.78 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,050 $698