Leica X1 vs Panasonic LX3

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica X1 versus Panasonic LX3, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the X1 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty close but the X1 (APS-C) and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The X1 was released 14 months after the LX3 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the X1 matches up against the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica X1 Gallery & Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica X1 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has specifications of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Examine the Leica X1 versus Panasonic LX3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the X1 against the LX3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and LX3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X1 and LX3.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica X1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher X1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.