Leica C vs Panasonic SZ1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica C and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and SZ1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The C was announced 21 months later than the SZ1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the C matches up versus the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica C comes with external 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) and the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the C versus the SZ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger C should have an edge in sensor innovation.