Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II X
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2014
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3968 video
- Leica L Mount
- 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
- Introduced January 2023
- Earlier Model is Panasonic S5

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II X Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

The M Edition 60 was unveiled 9 years prior to the S5 II X and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the S5 II X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II X Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic S5 II X
M Edition 60 | S5 II X |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II X over the Leica M Edition 60
S5 II X | M Edition 60 | |||
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Introduced | January 2023 | ![]() | September 2014 | More recent by 100 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+920k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic S5 II X
M Edition 60 | S5 II X | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II X Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II X has specifications of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
See the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic S5 II X in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M Edition 60 and the S5 II X.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and S5 II X is 74 and 59 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II X Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and S5 II X.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II X Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic S5 II X Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica M Edition 60 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 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 measurements | 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 |
Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 779 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Leica L |
Available lenses | 59 | 65 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 1,840 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 5952x3968 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
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 All around 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 photographs |
Battery type | - | 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 | Two |
Pricing at launch | - | $2,199 |