Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100

Lets look more in depth at the Leica Q3 and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and LX100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Q3 was launched 8 years later than the LX100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Q3 matches up against the LX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q3 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica Q3 features outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Leica Q3 and Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q3 versus the LX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Q3 and LX100 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q3 and LX100.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q3 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica Q3 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 47MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger Q3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.