Image quality
Many reviewers indicate that Leica's processing algorithm is different than Lumix's to provide cleaner and smoother images with a "Leica look". Some say that there are differences in term of the color output. Maybe if difference there are these apply only to Jpeg default presets. You can find a comparison of the Jpeg output of the two cameras here and make your own conclusions. However, I spoke with a Leica representative at Leica Stand at Photokina and he told me that image processing is the same.
In the Lumix LX-3, JPEG images look fine, but appear overprocessed even at lower ISO and especially in shadows. This provides for JPEG images to appear soft. The lens may contribute to this as it is not particularly contrasty although things improve by f8.
Both cameras’ RAW files look the same. To process Lumix picture taken in raw mode you have to use the Silkypix software provided with the camera. (UPDATE: Now raw format is recognized by Lightroom or Camera Raw.)
Leica provides Phase One Capture One 4 raw software instead of Silkypix. Neither cameras produce universal DNG format files.
There seem to be a difference between raw images processed through Silkypix (Panasonic) and Capture One (Leica). The latter providing better results.
Dlux-4 and Lx-3 Differences
Pending confirmation whether there are differences in image treatment, the two cameras appear identical except for the following features:
- Body is the same, except the Lumix has a smaller built-in grip while the Leica body is rounded and allow you to use an accessory grip (which looks like a smaller Leica M grip) which provides better handling. The grip is not needed nor compatible with the Lumix.
- Color: both come in black finish but the Lumix can also be bought in silver finish.
- Leica price is 50% higher than the Lumix.
- The Leica comes with a 3 years guarantee.
- Leica accessories, external viewfinder and camera bag, are a bit more luxurious and expensive.
- Dedicated flash unit LEICA CF 22 is also available for the LEICA D-LUX 4.
Many reviewers indicate that Leica's processing algorithm is different than Lumix's to provide cleaner and smoother images with a "Leica look". Some say that there are differences in term of the color output. Maybe if difference there are these apply only to Jpeg default presets. You can find a comparison of the Jpeg output of the two cameras here and make your own conclusions. However, I spoke with a Leica representative at Leica Stand at Photokina and he told me that image processing is the same.
In the Lumix LX-3, JPEG images look fine, but appear overprocessed even at lower ISO and especially in shadows. This provides for JPEG images to appear soft. The lens may contribute to this as it is not particularly contrasty although things improve by f8.Both cameras’ RAW files look the same. To process Lumix picture taken in raw mode you have to use the Silkypix software provided with the camera. (UPDATE: Now raw format is recognized by Lightroom or Camera Raw.)
Leica provides Phase One Capture One 4 raw software instead of Silkypix. Neither cameras produce universal DNG format files.
There seem to be a difference between raw images processed through Silkypix (Panasonic) and Capture One (Leica). The latter providing better results.
Dlux-4 and Lx-3 Differences
Pending confirmation whether there are differences in image treatment, the two cameras appear identical except for the following features:- Body is the same, except the Lumix has a smaller built-in grip while the Leica body is rounded and allow you to use an accessory grip (which looks like a smaller Leica M grip) which provides better handling. The grip is not needed nor compatible with the Lumix.
- Color: both come in black finish but the Lumix can also be bought in silver finish.
- Leica price is 50% higher than the Lumix.
- The Leica comes with a 3 years guarantee.
- Leica accessories, external viewfinder and camera bag, are a bit more luxurious and expensive.
- Dedicated flash unit LEICA CF 22 is also available for the LEICA D-LUX 4.
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