Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C-Lux and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are provided at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Panasonic G100
C-Lux | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Leica C-Lux
G100 | C-Lux | |||
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Announced | June 2020 | June 2018 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1840k | 1240k | Crisper screen (+600k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Panasonic G100
C-Lux | G100 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Leica C-Lux versus Panasonic G100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Leica C-Lux | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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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 |