Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S1R

Here is a extended comparison of the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was released 5 years prior to the S1R and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the M Edition 60 matches up against the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Examine the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic S1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the S1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and S1R is 74 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and S1R.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic S1R to show more detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.