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 TS3 and Leica V-Lux 3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS3 has external dimensions of 103 x 64 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.52 x 1.06″) and weighs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 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 TS3 and the Leica V-Lux 3. Panasonic TS3 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 21mm narrower, 17mm shorter and 68mm thinner than Leica V-Lux 3.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS3 and 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 TS3 is significantly lighter (343g ) than the Leica V-Lux 3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TS3, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the V-Lux 3.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Leica V-Lux 3's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS3's 2.7" screen.
Moreover, 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. On the other hand, Panasonic TS3 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to V-Lux 3.