Leica CL vs Panasonic GX1

The following is a thorough assessment of the Leica CL versus Panasonic GX1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and GX1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL was launched 5 years after the GX1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the CL matches up vs the GX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica CL & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The complete galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica CL features outside dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Contrast the Leica CL versus Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the CL against the GX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and GX1 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL and GX1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica CL will give more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer CL is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.