Reasons to choose V-LUX 3
Released in 2011, V-LUX 3 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 540 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica V-LUX 3
vs Leica V-Lux 4
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
V-LUX 328 mm²
V-Lux 4- Area ratio
- 1.03:1
- Absolute difference
- 1 mm²
- Relative difference
- 2.6%
The V-Lux 4 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
V-LUX 3MetricV-Lux 4
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.08 × 4.56Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.51 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.29 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
43.64 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.69Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
540 gWeight590 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageInternal storage
Lithium-Ion BP-DC 9 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 V-Lux 4 has the larger sensor area. The V-LUX 3 has the lighter body. The V-LUX 3 and V-Lux 4 have the same effective resolution. The V-Lux 4 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose V-Lux 4
Released in 2012, V-Lux 4 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 590 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.