Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The V-Lux 3 was revealed 3 years prior to the FZ1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the V-Lux 3 scores vs the FZ1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are viewable at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 3 enjoys outer measurements 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 FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Check the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the FZ1000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and FZ1000 is 67 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the V-Lux 3 and FZ1000.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The V-Lux 3 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged V-Lux 3 will be behind in sensor tech.