Leica CL vs Panasonic G85

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica CL vs Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and G85 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The CL was brought out 15 months after the G85 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CL matches up vs the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica CL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica CL comes with exterior measurements 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 G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Leica CL vs Panasonic G85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CL compared to the G85.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and G85 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and G85.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The CL featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica CL will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent CL provides an edge in sensor innovation.