Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic LX100

Here, we are evaluating the Leica C-Lux versus Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the C-Lux (1") and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The C-Lux was unveiled 3 years later than the LX100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the C-Lux matches up against the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C-Lux & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are available at Leica C-Lux Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica C-Lux provides outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Leica C-Lux versus Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the C-Lux vs the LX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C-Lux and LX100 is 85 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and LX100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C-Lux having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica C-Lux will give you extra detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger C-Lux is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.