Reasons to choose C-LUX 3
Released in 2008, C-LUX 3 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 146 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica C-LUX 3
vs Leica V-LUX 20
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
C-LUX 328 mm²
V-LUX 20- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The C-LUX 3 and V-LUX 20 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
C-LUX 3MetricV-LUX 20
10.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.08 × 4.56
1.66 µmPixel pitch1.51 µm
2.75 µm²Pixel area2.29 µm²
36.43 MP/cm²Pixel density43.64 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.69
—Maximum video—
146 gWeight196 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The C-LUX 3 and V-LUX 20 have the same sensor area. The C-LUX 3 has the lighter body. The V-LUX 20 has the higher effective resolution. The V-LUX 20 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose V-LUX 20
Released in 2010, V-LUX 20 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 196 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.