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Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Succeeded the Leica Q2
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX100
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Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Q3 was manufactured 4 years after the LX100 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Q3 matches up against the LX100 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 Q3 LX100 II 
ReleasedMay 2023August 2018Newer by 58 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1843k1240kCrisper display (+603k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Leica Q3

 LX100 II Q3 

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Panasonic LX100 II

 Q3 LX100 II 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q3 has got external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q3 compared to the LX100 II.

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and LX100 II is 60 and 81 respectively.

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and LX100 II.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica Q3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 43 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Q3 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography factors
90
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
fantastic sensor resolution (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q3 Street photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (100,000)
more heavy than competition in class (743 grams)
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
86
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
has image stabilization
fantastic sensor resolution (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
great battery power (340 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography highlights
70
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (60MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (743g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
78
great battery power (340 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography information
81
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3.00")
has image stabilization
fantastic sensor resolution (60MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (100,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
76
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q3
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (743g)
36
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Leica Q3Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Q3 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2023-05-25 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 9520 x 6336 4736 x 3552
Highest native ISO 100000 25600
Min native ISO 50 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 315 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,843k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 120 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 743g (1.64 lb) 392g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 340 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $5,999 $998