Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Following is a extensive comparison of the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic LX100 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 7 years earlier than the LX100 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the V-Lux 3 matches up vs the LX100 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the V-Lux 3 and the LX100 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and LX100 II is 67 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and LX100 II.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give extra detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.