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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
85
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Leica C-Lux front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Leica C-Lux
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 67 x 46mm
  • Released June 2018
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C-Lux (20MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1").

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The C-Lux was manufactured 2 years after the ZS100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the C-Lux grades against the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C-Lux over the Panasonic ZS100

 C-Lux ZS100 
LaunchedJune 2018January 2016Newer by 30 months
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Leica C-Lux

 ZS100 C-Lux 

Common features in the Leica C-Lux and Panasonic ZS100

 C-Lux ZS100 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica C-Lux features outside 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 ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Look at the Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the C-Lux compared to the ZS100.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the C-Lux and ZS100 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and ZS100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher C-Lux is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C-Lux Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography advice
65
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C-Lux
Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than average in class (312 grams)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica C-Lux Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography features
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (370 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
75
great battery (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than average in class (312g)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C-Lux Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C-Lux as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
35
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (312g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Leica C-Lux vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C-Lux and Panasonic ZS100
 Leica C-LuxPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica C-Lux Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-06-10 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,240k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 9.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
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/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 370 images 300 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,050 $700