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Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Alternative Name is Typ112
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
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Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very close but the C (1/1.7") and 3D1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The C was brought out 23 months after the 3D1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the C matches up against the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic 3D1

 C 3D1 
RevealedSeptember 2013November 2011Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Leica C

 3D1 C 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic 3D1

 C 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica C provides external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the C and the 3D1.

Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the C and 3D1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C and 3D1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The C uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher C is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
42
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica C
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C
Sports photography with Panasonic 3D1
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
offers focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging factors
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
39
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Leica C vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Panasonic 3D1
 Leica CPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica C Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Also called Typ112 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-09-08 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
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 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 200 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,299 $670