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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
67 Imaging
35 Features
57 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 81 x 95mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Replaced the Leica V-Lux 2
  • Newer Model is Leica V-Lux 4
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was released 5 months after the FZ47 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the FZ47 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 3 over the Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 V-Lux 3 FZ47 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Leica V-Lux 3

          

          

            
 FZ47 V-Lux 3 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ47

          

          

            
 V-Lux 3 FZ47 
RevealedDecember 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
Look at the Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the FZ47.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and FZ47 is 67 and 68 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and FZ47.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the age  of the cameras into account.

            Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica V-Lux 3 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography factors
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 manual focus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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 you can focus manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 3 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
58
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (540g)
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 3 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography advice
42
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (410 shots)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 great battery (400 shots)
 slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 3 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
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 better than average battery life (410 per charge)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (540g)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 great battery (400 shots)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (498 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
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 manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (410 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 missing Timelapse recording
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 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery (400 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 3 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external microphone jack
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition (540g)
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 3 and Panasonic FZ47
 Leica V-Lux 3Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-08 2011-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 9.50 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 498 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 81 x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC 9 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $949 $379