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Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Leica Q3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 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
  • Announced May 2023
  • Older Model is Leica Q2
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
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Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Panasonic LX100

 Q3 LX100 
LaunchedMay 2023September 2014More recent by 106 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k921kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Leica Q3

 LX100 Q3 

Common features in the Leica Q3 and Panasonic LX100

 Q3 LX100 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

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

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q3
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
91
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
megapixel count amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
70
focusing manually
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q3 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (100,000)
heavier than competitors in class (743g)
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q3 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography features
86
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
has image stabilization
megapixel count amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (60MP)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competitors in class (743g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
75
has focus via touch
good megapixels (13MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q3 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
82
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization
megapixel count amazing (60 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (100,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
73
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging highlights
33
good max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
has image stabilization
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (743 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Leica Q3 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q3 and Panasonic LX100
 Leica Q3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica Q3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2023-05-25 2014-09-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 9520 x 6336 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 100000 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 315 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance 17cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,843k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,764k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.79x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 120 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 743 grams (1.64 lb) 393 grams (0.87 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL6 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $5,999 $800