Leica Q3 vs Panasonic ZS100

The following is a complete analysis of the Leica Q3 versus Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q3 (60MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the Q3 (Full frame) and ZS100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Q3 was introduced 7 years after the ZS100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Q3 matches up versus the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are available at Leica Q3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica Q3 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Q3 vs the ZS100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q3 and ZS100 is 60 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q3 and ZS100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q3 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica Q3 will offer you greater detail using its extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Q3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.