Leica CL vs Panasonic GM1

The following is a detailed review of the Leica CL versus Panasonic GM1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The CL was revealed 3 years after the GM1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the CL grades vs the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The full galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica CL has got external dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Leica CL versus Panasonic GM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the CL against the GM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and GM1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and GM1.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica CL will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern CL provides a benefit in sensor innovation.