Leica M Edition 60 vs Nikon 1 J5

Lets look more in depth at the Leica M Edition 60 and Nikon 1 J5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Nikon. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is relatively close but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and 1 J5 (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The M Edition 60 was announced 6 months earlier than the 1 J5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the 1 J5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 & Nikon 1 J5. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J5 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the 1 J5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and 1 J5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and 1 J5.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will render extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.