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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(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
  • Launched September 2014
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was unveiled 5 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the M Edition 60 matches up against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic S1

 M Edition 60 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Leica M Edition 60

 S1 M Edition 60 
ReleasedFebruary 2019September 2014More recent by 53 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic S1

 M Edition 60 S1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M Edition 60 against the S1.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and S1 is 74 and 54 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and S1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older M Edition 60 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
bad battery (380 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
59
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
bad battery (380 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic S1
 Leica M Edition 60Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-23 2019-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 seconds
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 1021 gr (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing - $2,498