Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Revealed November 2017
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very comparable but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor measurements.
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The M Edition 60 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the G9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M Edition 60 grades against the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic G9
M Edition 60 | G9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Leica M Edition 60
G9 | M Edition 60 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 38 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic G9
M Edition 60 | G9 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Compare the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the G9.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G9-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and G9 is 74 and 62 respectively.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G9-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and G9.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G9-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G9-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica M Edition 60 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-09-23 | 2017-11-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680g (1.50 pounds) | 658g (1.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Pricing at launch | - | $1,500 |