Leica CL vs Panasonic GX8

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica CL versus Panasonic GX8, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the CL (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty close but the CL (APS-C) and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL was revealed 2 years later than the GX8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the CL matches up vs the GX8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica CL offers physical measurements 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 GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

See the Leica CL versus Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the CL vs the GX8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and GX8 is 82 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and GX8.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica CL will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger CL will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.