Panasonic G3 vs Leica C

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Panasonic G3 vs Leica C

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels

Go in depth with our full Panasonic G3 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the G3.

1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica C Review.

Succeeded by the Panasonic G5
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Differences

Panasonic G3 advantages over Leica C

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/1.7 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.77 vs 1.90 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
G3 test data on DxO Mark C test data on DxO Mark

667 vs 193 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Leica C advantages over Panasonic G3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
28 mm vs 46 mm
Thinner
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Longer exposure
250 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Panasonic G3

Canon S100

$700
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Canon S100

Leica C

Canon S100

$699
1/1.7 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$429
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Leica C vs Canon S100

Compared to Olympus E-M5

Panasonic G3

Olympus E-M5

$700
4/3

Internal flash
More viewfinder magnification

$900
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher effective ISO

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Olympus E-M5

Leica C

Olympus E-M5

$699
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$900
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica C vs Olympus E-M5

Compared to Panasonic LF1

Panasonic G3

Panasonic LF1

$700
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic LF1

Leica C

Panasonic LF1

$699
1/1.7 inch

$248
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive

Compare Leica C vs Panasonic LF1

Compared to Panasonic GX7

Panasonic G3

Panasonic GX7

$700
4/3

Less expensive

$648
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Panasonic GX7

Leica C

Panasonic GX7

$699
1/1.7 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

$648
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Leica C vs Panasonic GX7

Compared to Olympus E-M10

Panasonic G3

Olympus E-M10

$700
4/3

More viewfinder magnification
Shoots 60p video

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic G3 vs Olympus E-M10

Leica C

Olympus E-M10

$699
1/1.7 inch

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

$399
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Leica C vs Olympus E-M10

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