Leica CL vs Panasonic GF1

Below, we are analyzing the Leica CL vs Panasonic GF1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the CL (APS-C) and GF1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The CL was brought out 8 years after the GF1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CL matches up vs the GF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica CL enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the CL versus the GF1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and GF1 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and GF1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica CL will deliver extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern CL provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.