Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3
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![Leica M11 front Leica M11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M11/Leica-M11-front.jpg)
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Revealed January 2022
- Replaced the Leica M10
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Announced August 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Leica M11 versus Panasonic GF3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and GF3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.
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The M11 was unveiled 10 years after the GF3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M11 grades vs the GF3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Panasonic GF3
M11 | GF3 | |||
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Announced | January 2022 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 127 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1873k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Leica M11
GF3 | M11 |
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Common features in the Leica M11 and Panasonic GF3
M11 | GF3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M11 provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Compare the Leica M11 versus Panasonic GF3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M11 vs the GF3.
![Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF3-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and GF3 is 76 and 90 respectively.
![Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and GF3.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M11 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M11 will produce more detail having an extra 48MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent M11 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
![Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GF3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Leica M11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica M11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2022-01-13 | 2011-08-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 62 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 2,333 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3600 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 640g (1.41 lb) | 264g (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 photos | 300 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC-SCL7 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $8,995 | $360 |