Difference between Leica C-lux 3 and Panasonic LX2?

Question

If you have had the privilage of using both of these cameras - expecially using RAW images, is there any difference between the two and if so, what?

I don't want previews and specification details. I want the opinion of someone who has actually used both and seen first hand the difference between the image quality - expecially the RAW images.

Answer 1

This topic has been done to death in the user forums at dpreview.com. The consensus is that twin model Leica / Panasonic cameras produce identical RAW images. The Leica versions just have better jpg conversion software.
Visit dpreview for more info. (You don't have to register to search the user forums.)

Answer 2

With the exception of the following they are the same:

Panasonic LX2 - Better
Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Optical Zoom 4 X
Max Focal Length 25.2 mm
Min Focal Length 6.3 mm
Focus Modes Automatic, Manual
Exposure Settings Program, Automatic, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority
Metering Characteristics Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Number Of CCD Pixels 10.4 Million
LCD Screen Size 2.8 in


Leica C-lux 3 - Better
Min Aperture f/5.6
Weight 4.7 oz

Answer 3

I will give you 2 links and you can read it on your own

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0604/06040301leicaclux1.asp

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0607/06071904panasoniclx2.asp