Leica S2 vs Panasonic GF3
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Leica S2 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 38MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1250
- No Video
- Leica L Mount
- 1410g - 160 x 120 x 81mm
- Introduced September 2008
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
Leica S2 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Leica S2 versus Panasonic GF3, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S2 (38MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the S2 (Medium format) and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The S2 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GF3 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S2 grades vs the GF3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica S2 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica S2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are provided at Leica S2 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica S2 over the Panasonic GF3
S2 | GF3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Leica S2
GF3 | S2 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | September 2008 | Newer by 35 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica S2 and Panasonic GF3
S2 | GF3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica S2 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica S2 has got outside dimensions of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Check the Leica S2 versus Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S2 versus the GF3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and GF3 is 52 and 90 respectively.
Leica S2 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S2 and GF3.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S2 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica S2 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Leica S2 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica S2 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Leica S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica S2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2008-09-23 | 2011-08-11 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 45 x 30mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 1,350.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 38 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 7500 x 5000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.86x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 32 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1410 grams (3.11 pounds) | 264 grams (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 160 x 120 x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 76 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 824 | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 shots | 300 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $360 |