Leica V-Lux 3 vs Leica V-Lux 4

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica V-Lux 3 and the Leica V-Lux 4, 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 Leica V-Lux 4 was introduced in September 2012. 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

      Leica V-Lux 4 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 1,312k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 3
      4. Advantage of Leica V-Lux 4
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      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 Leica V-Lux 4.

      PROS

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      •   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
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,312k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      •   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 - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 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

      Leica V-Lux 4

      •   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)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Weight - 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 3 over Leica V-Lux 4.

      Leica V-Lux 3 vs Leica V-Lux 4
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 461k dot vs 460k dot
      Lighter 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) vs 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica V-Lux 3.

      Leica V-Lux 40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 30
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 5
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Leica V-Lux 4

      Leica V-Lux 4
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica V-Lux 4 over Leica V-Lux 3.

      Leica V-Lux 3 vs Leica V-Lux 4
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.2 vs f/2.8
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Longer Battery Life 410 shots vs 540 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica V-Lux 4.

      Leica V-Lux 40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 5
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 20
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Leica V-Lux 30
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony DSLR-A550
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 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 Leica V-Lux 4
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini
        Built-In Bluetooth
        Internal Storage70 MB70 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica V-Lux 3 Leica V-Lux 4
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Resolution Screen461k dot460k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life410 shots540 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica V-Lux 3 and Leica V-Lux 4 have 3.0" Fully Articulated screens with 461k dot and 460k dot resolutions respectively. Fully articulated screen makes cameras selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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      Leica V-Lux 3 and Leica V-Lux 4 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Leica V-Lux 3 has a built-in Electronic viewfinderLeica V-Lux 4 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,312k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      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. Leica V-Lux 4 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      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. Leica V-Lux 4 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

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

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth

      Leica V-Lux 3 and Leica V-Lux 4 have 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.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Leica V-Lux 3 has an HDMI and Leica V-Lux 4 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Leica V-Lux 3 comes with BP-DC 9 battery pack with battery life of 410 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC 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 Leica V-Lux 4. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.50 m on Leica V-Lux 3 and 13.50 m on Leica V-Lux 4. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      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 Leica V-Lux 4 body has dimensions of 125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33"). Leica V-Lux 3 weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) and Leica V-Lux 4 weighs 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz).

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      124 mm

      81 mm

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      87 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica V-Lux 3 and Leica V-Lux 4

      Leica V-Lux 3 and Leica V-Lux 4 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

      Leica V-Lux 4

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      AVERAGE
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      •   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
      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,312k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   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
      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,312k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   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
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      GOOD
      81
      •   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
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      GOOD
      81
      •   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
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica V-Lux 3 and Leica V-Lux 4 and give them scores of 63 and 65 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

      Leica V-Lux 4

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      65

      Sensor

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps

      Video

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      POOR
      52
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      GOOD
      81
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 461k dot
      GOOD
      79
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,312k dot

      Connectivity

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      GOOD
      82
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      84
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica V-Lux 3

      Leica V-Lux 4

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 410 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 540 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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