Leica CL vs Panasonic GX850
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Leica CL vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
- Announced November 2017
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Announced January 2017
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Leica CL and Panasonic GX850, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

The CL was manufactured 11 months after the GX850 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the CL matches up vs the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Panasonic GX850
CL | GX850 | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | ![]() | January 2017 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Leica CL
GX850 | CL | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica CL and Panasonic GX850
CL | GX850 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Equal screen resolution |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica CL vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica CL enjoys outside measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Check the Leica CL and Panasonic GX850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CL versus the GX850.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and GX850 is 82 and 90 respectively.

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and GX850.
All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica CL will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher CL provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica CL vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica CL vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Leica CL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica CL | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-11-21 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro II | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/500s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/25000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 210 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-DC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $3,799 | $548 |