Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5S

Following is a thorough overview of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Edition 60 was introduced 4 years before the GH5S which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the GH5S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 has outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the GH5S.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GH5S is 74 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and GH5S.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will result in extra detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.