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    Panasonic Lumix LX3 vs. Leica D-Lux 4, Or How to Charge $300 More for the Same Camera

    Leica Adds to Compact Camera Range: C-Lux 3 and D-Lux 4 Now Official
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    Image of nutbastard nutbastard
    07/17/09

    In reply to Panasonic Lumix LX3 vs. Leica D-Lux 4, Or How to Charge $300 More for the Same Camera
    Black gadgets are always more expensive for no discernible reason.

    case in point: the Xbox 360 Elite.
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    07/17/09

    @nutbastard: it wasnt the black that cost more it was the name, 20gb extra storage. 20gb IS worth 100 bucks :P
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    07/17/09

    @oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo...:

    i thought the pro topped out at what, 80 gigs? 60? my elite has a 120 so i guess you got a point.
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    Image of haragr haragr
    07/16/09

    In reply to Panasonic Lumix LX3 vs. Leica D-Lux 4, Or How to Charge $300 More for the Same Camera
    As Kerr already commented (the first comment), the firmware/software are indeed a little different in the two cameras - the Leica produces slightly better JPEGS as compared to the Panasonic. However, the RAW files are virtually identical. Again, most of these differences are apparent only when you view the files full-size.

    There is another proven difference between the two - the lens coating on the cameras is different, even though the lenses are identical. The Leica seems to have a slightly darker, more contrasty and less reflective lens coating, which can potentially produce better results in certain conditions.

    A major difference between the two, and this has nothing to do with the cameras themselves. The Leica comes with the Capture One software to process RAW files. This is a very highly respected software that costs a lot on its own, and the higher price of the Leica is more than justified because of this. The included software with the Panasonic is garbage in comparison.

    Lastly.... the price difference between the two is not as drastic anymore. The Panasonic LX3 now retails for $499, vs the $699 retail price of the Leica! In fact, I just placed an order on the Leica yesterday from a major authorized reseller for $649 shipped to Colorado!

    The Leica comes with a 3 yr USA warranty vs 1 yr on the Panasonic.

    Hope this info helps in understanding why the Leica is more expensive. I don't deny that there is a certain premium to pay for the red dot as well!
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    07/16/09

    @haragr: Basically it's the difference between buying a Volkswagon and an Audi? +90% is the same.
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    Image of matt buchanan matt buchanan
    07/16/09

    @haragr: Thanks, that's helpful!
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    Image of Aidan Lam Aidan Lam
    07/16/09

    In reply to Panasonic Lumix LX3 vs. Leica D-Lux 4, Or How to Charge $300 More for the Same Camera
    Actually, for other panasonic/leica rebranded cameras, the leica version have a leica-set internal color algorithm, giving (slightly) differently colors and hence the 'warmer' pictures.

    It should be the same case here.
    But nothing you cant do in good o photoshop.

    And yea, you are pretty much paying for that little red circle.
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    07/16/09

    In reply to Panasonic Lumix LX3 vs. Leica D-Lux 4, Or How to Charge $300 More for the Same Camera
    I have the D-Lux 4 and the reason why the pictures are warmer and colors more accurate and vivid, is because the firmware/software in the Leica and Lumix are not the same.
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    07/16/09

    In reply to Panasonic Lumix LX3 vs. Leica D-Lux 4, Or How to Charge $300 More for the Same Camera
    It's still a point-and-shoot, not a real Leica.
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    Image of Lite: hates Illinois Nazis Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
    07/16/09

    In reply to Panasonic Lumix LX3 vs. Leica D-Lux 4, Or How to Charge $300 More for the Same Camera
    Obviously this is because one camera is black, and the other is silver. The silver reflects more light causing pictures to look washed out rather than the warmer look from the Leica due to the black matte finish.
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    07/16/09

    @Lite: is on a boat.: It's science, people.
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