Leica CL vs Panasonic GX85

Here is a thorough comparison of the Leica CL and Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The CL was unveiled 20 months later than the GX85 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the CL scores versus the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica CL & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica CL provides exterior 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 GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the CL compared to the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL and GX85 is 82 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL and GX85.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The CL having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica CL will offer greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer CL is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.