Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we are contrasting the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 3 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 3 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica V-Lux 3 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the V-Lux 3 grades against the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica V-Lux 3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Leica V-Lux 3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica V-Lux 3 enjoys external 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 ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Leica V-Lux 3 vs Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the V-Lux 3 compared to the ZS45.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the V-Lux 3 and ZS45 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the V-Lux 3 and ZS45.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older V-Lux 3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.