Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic LX3 and Leica V-Lux 3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic LX3 has external dimensions of 109 x 60 x 27 mm (4.29 x 2.36 x 1.06″) and weighs 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz) (including batteries). Leica V-Lux 3 has external dimensions of 124 x 81 x 95 mm (4.88 x 3.19 x 3.74″) and weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic LX3 and the Leica V-Lux 3. Panasonic LX3 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 68mm thinner than Leica V-Lux 3.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic LX3 is significantly lighter (275g ) than the Leica V-Lux 3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 nor Leica V-Lux 3 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic LX3 and Leica V-Lux 3's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Leica V-Lux 3 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Panasonic LX3's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to V-Lux 3.