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Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2023
  • Earlier Model is Leica Q2
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX7
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Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and LX10 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q3 was manufactured 6 years after the LX10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Q3 matches up vs the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Panasonic LX10

 Q3 LX10 
RevealedMay 2023September 2016Newer by 82 months
Display resolution1843k1040kCrisper display (+803k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Leica Q3

 LX10 Q3 

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Panasonic LX10

 Q3 LX10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Leica Q3 has outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Q3 against the LX10.

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q3 and LX10 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q3 and LX10.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q3 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Leica Q3 will give you greater detail due to its extra 40MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Q3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q3
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX10
91
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
excellent resolution (60MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica Q3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX10 Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (100,000)
more heavy than others in class (743g)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q3 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Sports photography camera
86
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization
excellent resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
62
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q3 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography info
71
better than average battery power (350 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
excellent resolution (60MP)
good max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others in class (743g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competitors in class (310 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography details
82
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization
excellent resolution (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (100,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q3 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging info
33
good max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focus
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (743 grams)
38
really wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (310g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Panasonic LX10
 Leica Q3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica Q3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2023-05-25 2016-09-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 60 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9520 x 6336 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 100000 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 315 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focusing distance 17cm 3cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,843k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x -
Features
Min shutter speed 120 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 743 gr (1.64 pounds) 310 gr (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 20
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 350 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $5,999 $700