Leica V-Lux 3 vs Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

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Overview

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 3 and the Canon PowerShot G12, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Leica V-Lux 3 was introduced in December 2011 and Canon PowerShot G12 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Leica V-Lux 3 Highlights

12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
100 - 6,400 Native ISO
23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
Image Stabilization
3.0" 461k dot Fully Articulated Screen
Electronic Viewfinder
12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
Built-in Flash

Canon PowerShot G12 Highlights

10 MP 1/1.7-inch CCD Sensor
80 - 3,200 Native ISO
9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
Image Stabilization
2.80" 461k dot Fully Articulated Screen
Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
1280 x 720 Video Shooting
Built-in Flash

Table of Contents

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

Pros and Cons

In this section we present pros and cons of Leica V-Lux 3 and Canon PowerShot G12.

PROS

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

Video Capture
6,400 Highest Native ISO
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Fully Articulated Screen
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Built-In Bluetooth
Internal Storage
Orientation Sensor

Video Capture
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Fully Articulated Screen
Built-in Flash
High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
HDMI Output
Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
Orientation Sensor

CONS

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 410 shots

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
Low DxO Overall Score - 47
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 370 shots

And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

AVERAGE

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

100 Lowest Native ISO
23 Focus Points
Screen Size - 3.0"
Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

Screen Size - 2.80"
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

Advantage of Leica V-Lux 3

Leica V-Lux 3

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 3 over Canon PowerShot G12.

	Leica V-Lux 3	vs	Canon PowerShot G12
Higher Sensor Resolution	12.1 Megapixel	vs	10 Megapixel
Higher Native ISO	6,400	vs	3,200
Max Image Resolution	4000 x 3000	vs	3648 x 2736
More Focus Points	23	vs	9
Reaches Wider Angle	25 mm	vs	28 mm
Reachs More Telephoto	600 mm	vs	140 mm
Greater Optical Zoom	24x	vs	5x
Larger Screen	3.0"	vs	2.80"
Lower Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	vs	15 sec
Higher Max Continuous Shooting	12.0 fps	vs	1.1 fps
Higher Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	vs	1280 x 720
Microphone Input		vs
Built-In Bluetooth		vs
Longer Battery Life	410 shots	vs	370 shots

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Leica V-Lux 4

1/2.33-inch

12.1 MP

Leica V-Lux 40

1/2.33-inch

14.1 MP

Leica V-Lux 30

1/2.33-inch

14.1 MP

Leica V-Lux 2

1/2.33-inch

14.1 MP

Leica V-Lux 5

1-inch

20.1 MP

Leica V-Lux 20

1/2.33-inch

12.1 MP

Canon R50

APS-C

24.2 MP

Sony a6100

APS-C

24.2 MP

Nikon Z30

APS-C

20.9 MP

Canon 5DS

Full Frame

50.6 MP

Sony a6600

APS-C

24.2 MP

Canon 5DS R

Full Frame

50.6 MP

Advantage of Canon PowerShot G12

Canon G12

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G12 over Leica V-Lux 3.

	Leica V-Lux 3	vs	Canon PowerShot G12
Larger Sensor	1/2.3-inch	vs	1/1.7-inch
Lower Native ISO	100	vs	80
Multi Area Autofocus		vs
Face Detection		vs
Maximum Aperture at Tele End	f/5.2	vs	f/4.5
Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/2000 sec	vs	1/4000 sec
Lighter	540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)	vs	401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)

Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Canon PowerShot G12.

Canon G7 X

1-inch

20.2 MP

Canon G16

1/1.7-inch

12.1 MP

Canon G15

1/1.7-inch

12.1 MP

Canon G7 X MII

1-inch

20.1 MP

Canon G9 X

1-inch

20.2 MP

Canon G7 X MIII

1-inch

20.1 MP

Canon G1 X II

1.5-inch

12.8 MP

Canon G9 X II

1-inch

20.1 MP

Canon G1 X

1.5-inch

14.3 MP

Canon G5 X MII

1-inch

20.1 MP

Canon G11

1/1.7-inch

10 MP

Canon G3 X

1-inch

20.1 MP

Common Strengths and Weaknesses

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Leica V-Lux 3	Canon PowerShot G12
Video Capture
High Native ISO	6,400	3,200
Live View Autofocus
Image Stabilization
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Built-in Flash
HDMI Output
Orientation Sensor

WEAKNESSES	Leica V-Lux 3	Canon PowerShot G12
Small Sensor	1/2.3-inch	1/1.7-inch
Low Resolution Sensor	12.1 Megapixel	10 Megapixel
Timelapse Recording
Few Cross-type Focus Points	0	0
Low Resolution Screen	461k dot	461k dot
Low Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1280 x 720
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi		Eye-Fi Connection possible
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life	410 shots	370 shots

Screen and Viewfinder

Screen

Leica V-Lux 3 has a 3.0" screen with 461k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot G12 has a 2.80" screen with 461k dot resolution. Both have Fully Articulated screens. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

Leica V-Lux 3 and Canon PowerShot G12 with Fully Articulated screen

Viewfinder

Leica V-Lux 3 has a built-in Electronic viewfinderCanon PowerShot G12 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. Leica V-Lux 3 has 100% coverage magnification and magnification.

Sensor

Leica V-Lux 3 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Canon PowerShot G12 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

Photography Features

Leica V-Lux 3 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot G12 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Connectivity, Battery and Storage

Bluetooth on Leica V-Lux 3

Leica V-Lux 3 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Leica V-Lux 3 comes with BP-DC 9 battery pack with battery life of 410 shots and Canon PowerShot G12 comes with NB-7L battery pack with battery life of 370 shots.

External Storage Slots

Leica V-Lux 3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot G12 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

Other Features

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Leica V-Lux 3, and up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot G12. Leica V-Lux 3 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps. Canon PowerShot G12 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.50 m on Leica V-Lux 3 and 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot G12. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G12.

Physical Parameters

Leica V-Lux 3 body has dimensions of 124 x 81 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.19 x 3.74") and Canon PowerShot G12 body has dimensions of 112 x 76 x 48 mm (4.41 x 2.99 x 1.89"). Leica V-Lux 3 weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) and Canon PowerShot G12 weighs 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz).

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

124 mm

81 mm

112 mm

76 mm

81 mm

76 mm

95 mm

48 mm

Size comparisons of Leica V-Lux 3 and Canon PowerShot G12

Leica V-Lux 3 and Canon PowerShot G12 for Different Types of Photography

We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

Landscape Photography

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

POOR

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing

AVERAGE

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing

Sports Photography

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

AVERAGE

6,400 Highest Native ISO
23 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
Short Battery Life - 410 shots
Orientation Sensor

AVERAGE

3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
Short Battery Life - 370 shots
Orientation Sensor

Wildlife Photography

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

AVERAGE

6,400 Highest Native ISO
23 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 410 shots
Orientation Sensor

AVERAGE

3,200 Highest Native ISO
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
No Environmental Sealing
Short Battery Life - 370 shots
Orientation Sensor

Portrait Photography

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

AVERAGE

Small Sensor
23 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
Orientation Sensor

GOOD

Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Image Stabilization
Screen Size - 2.80"
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
Orientation Sensor

Street Photography

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

GOOD

Small Sensor
23 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fully Articulated Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

GOOD

Small Sensor
9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Image Stabilization
Fully Articulated Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)

Travel Photography

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Fully Articulated Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
Short Battery Life - 410 shots

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Fully Articulated Screen
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
No Built-in GPS
No Environmental Sealing
Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
Short Battery Life - 370 shots

Evaluations

We evaluate Leica V-Lux 3 and Canon PowerShot G12 and give them scores of 63 and 62 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

OVERALL

Sensor

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

POOR

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
100 Lowest Native ISO
6,400 Highest Native ISO

AVERAGE

Small Sensor
Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
80 Lowest Native ISO
3,200 Highest Native ISO
Low DxO Overall Score - 47

Photo

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

GOOD

Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps

GOOD

Timelapse Recording
Image Stabilization
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec

Video

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

POOR

Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

POOR

Image Stabilization
Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

Focusing

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

POOR

23 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
No Face Detection
Live View Autofocus

AVERAGE

9 Focus Points
0 Cross-type Focus Points
Face Detection
Live View Autofocus

Screen and Viewfinder

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

GOOD

Fully Articulated Screen
Screen Size - 3.0"
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot

GOOD

Fully Articulated Screen
Screen Size - 2.80"
Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot

Connectivity

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

GOOD

HDMI Output
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
Built-In Bluetooth

AVERAGE

HDMI Output
No Microphone Input
No Headphone Output
No Built-in GPS
No Built-In Wi-Fi
No Built-In Bluetooth

Battery, Storage and Physical

Leica V-Lux 3

Canon PowerShot G12

POOR

No Environmental Sealing
Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
Short Battery Life - 410 shots
Internal Storage

POOR

No Environmental Sealing
Light - 401 g (0.88 lb / 14.14 oz)
Short Battery Life - 370 shots

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