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Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Released November 2017
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
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Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica CL versus Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very well matched but the CL (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.

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The CL was released 2 months prior to the GX9 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CL grades versus the GX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Panasonic GX9

 CL GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Leica CL

 GX9 CL 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Leica CL and Panasonic GX9

 CL GX9 
ReleasedNovember 2017February 2018Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica CL enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Leica CL versus Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the CL and the GX9.

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and GX9 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and GX9.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The CL featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica CL will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica CL
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
73
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography information
Panasonic GX9 Street photography information
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography details
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography details
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/25,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography features
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography features
66
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography highlights
69
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW files
manual focus not available
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
low battery (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging highlights
33
touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Leica CL vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Panasonic GX9
 Leica CLPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica CL Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-11-21 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6014 x 4014 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/25000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403g (0.89 lbs) 407g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $3,799 $1,000