Leica TL vs Panasonic 3D1

Lets take a closer look at the Leica TL vs Panasonic 3D1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TL (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) and the TL (APS-C) and 3D1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The TL was unveiled 5 years later than the 3D1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TL grades versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica TL & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are available at Leica TL Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica TL provides physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has specifications of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TL compared to the 3D1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TL and 3D1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TL and 3D1.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TL using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica TL will show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TL should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.