Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Panasonic
Lumix LX100
Original large-sensor LX compact with Four Thirds sensor crop, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.
$899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2014
Q3 is 8.7 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
Lumix LX100
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 12.8 MP)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 200)
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- BLumix LX100 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- BLumix LX100 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix LX100
115 × 66 × 55 mm
393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
Q3 is 15mm wider, 14mm taller, and 37mm thicker than Lumix LX100.
Q3 is 350 g heavier than Lumix LX100.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 55mm Lumix LX100
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix LX100
115 × 66 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix LX100
115 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix LX100
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Q3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 12.8 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 200 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,760,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix LX100
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.8, 66.2, 55
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MP4, AVCHD
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Weight
393 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
Lumix LX100
Pros
- ✓Large sensor compact
- ✓Fast Leica zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –12.8MP output
- –No touch screen
- –Older AF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or Lumix LX100?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix LX100 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and Lumix LX100?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and Lumix LX100 is 12.8 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and Lumix LX100?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while Lumix LX100 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the Lumix LX100?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix LX100 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and Lumix LX100?
Q3 weighs 743 g and Lumix LX100 weighs 393 g, so the Lumix LX100 is 350 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and Lumix LX100 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix LX100: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Q3 and Lumix LX100 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. Lumix LX100: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 300 shots for the Lumix LX100, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and Lumix LX100 at $899. The Lumix LX100 is $5,096 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Panasonic press materials.