Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8

Here, we are reviewing the Leica CL vs Panasonic GF8, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The CL was introduced 22 months later than the GF8 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the CL matches up versus the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica CL provides external measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the CL vs the GF8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the CL and GF8 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and GF8.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica CL will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher CL should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.