Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic G1

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the V-Lux 3 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor size.

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The V-Lux 3 was introduced 2 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the V-Lux 3 grades versus the G1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica V-Lux 3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica V-Lux 3 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 81mm x 95mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.7") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

See the Leica V-Lux 3 versus Panasonic G1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the V-Lux 3 against the G1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 3 and G1 is 67 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the V-Lux 3 and G1.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The V-Lux 3 has the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The fresher V-Lux 3 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.