Canon R5 vs Leica M Edition 60

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon R5 versus Leica M Edition 60, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and M Edition 60 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R5 was unveiled 5 years later than the M Edition 60 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R5 matches up versus the M Edition 60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 features exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Leica M Edition 60 has dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the R5 versus the M Edition 60.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and M Edition 60 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and M Edition 60.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon R5 to give you greater detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent R5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.