Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic FZ47

Here, we are analyzing the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic FZ47, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and FZ47 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The M Edition 60 was launched 3 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M Edition 60 matches up vs the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic FZ47 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 and the FZ47.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and FZ47 is 74 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and FZ47.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M Edition 60 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.