Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ100

Following is a complete analysis of the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was brought out 17 months after the FZ100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the V-Lux 3 matches up against the FZ100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are available at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Leica V-Lux 3 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the V-Lux 3 versus the FZ100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and FZ100 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and FZ100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ100 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger V-Lux 3 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.