Leica X-U vs Panasonic LX100

The following is a detailed analysis of the Leica X-U versus Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the X-U (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the X-U (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The X-U was announced 17 months after the LX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X-U matches up vs the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X-U and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica X-U Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica X-U offers physical measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") along with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Leica X-U versus Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the X-U against the LX100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-U and LX100 is 64 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-U and LX100.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X-U using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica X-U will offer you extra detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer X-U provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.