Leica M11 vs Panasonic GF3

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and GF3 is 76 and 90 respectively.

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.