Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic ZS3

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic ZS3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and ZS3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The M11 Monochrome was unveiled 14 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M11 Monochrome scores against the ZS3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 Monochrome & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M11 Monochrome against the ZS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and ZS3 is 76 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and ZS3.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will provide greater detail having an extra 50 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.