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Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
64
Imaging
60
Features
52
Overall
56
Leica X-U front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Leica X-U
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-16.0) lens
  • 635g - 140 x 79 x 88mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS200
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Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica X-U and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X-U (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very close but the X-U (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X-U was released at a similar time to the ZS100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the X-U scores vs the ZS100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica X-U over the Panasonic ZS100

 X-U ZS100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Leica X-U

 ZS100 X-U 
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica X-U and Panasonic ZS100

 X-U ZS100 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2016Same generation
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica X-U comes with outer measurements of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") having a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X-U versus the ZS100.

Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X-U and ZS100 is 64 and 87 respectively.

Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X-U and ZS100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X-U featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X-U as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica X-U Street photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography details
64
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (635 grams)
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (312g)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica X-U Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography information
55
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (450 shots)
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
68
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X-U as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery life (450 shots)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (635g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competitors (312g)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X-U Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography features
63
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
68
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X-U Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging features
25
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (635g)
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competitors (312 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Leica X-U vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X-U and Panasonic ZS100
 Leica X-UPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica X-U Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as Typ 113 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-20 2016-01-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12500 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7-16.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Automatic, automatic/red eye reduction, on, on/red eye reduction, long-term synchronization/red eye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 635 grams (1.40 pounds) 312 grams (0.69 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 79 x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $3,495 $700