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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II 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
  • Announced September 2014
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Launched January 2023
  • Succeeded the Panasonic S5
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M Edition 60 was manufactured 9 years before the S5 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the S5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic S5 II

 M Edition 60 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Leica M Edition 60

 S5 II M Edition 60 
LaunchedJanuary 2023September 2014More modern by 100 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k920kSharper display (+920k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic S5 II

 M Edition 60 S5 II 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display sizing

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 has exterior measurements 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 S5 II has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the S5 II.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and S5 II is 74 and 59 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and S5 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged M Edition 60 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S5 II Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
86
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Street photography factors
68
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Edition 60
Sports photography with Panasonic S5 II
56
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (370 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
good megapixels (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Edition 60
Landscape photography with Panasonic S5 II
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery pack (370 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Edition 60
Vlogging with Panasonic S5 II
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic port
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (5952 x 3968 pixels)
does have external mic support
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic S5 II
 Leica M Edition 60Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M Edition 60 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-23 2023-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 779
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Leica L
Number of lenses 59 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3968
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 370 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at release - $2,000