Leica C vs Panasonic GF3

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica C vs Panasonic GF3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is pretty similar but the C (1/1.7") and GF3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The C was released 2 years later than the GF3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica C being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the C scores against the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Leica C comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the C versus the GF3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the C and GF3 is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and GF3.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The C has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh harder. The younger C will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.