Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic G9

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and G9 is 74 and 62 respectively.

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.