Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 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
- Launched September 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic GF5
- Renewed by Panasonic GF7

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic GF6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

The M Edition 60 was unveiled 18 months after the GF6 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M Edition 60 matches up versus the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic GF6
M Edition 60 | GF6 | |||
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Released | September 2014 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Leica M Edition 60
GF6 | M Edition 60 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GF6
M Edition 60 | GF6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 provides exterior 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) while the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the GF6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and GF6 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and GF6.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will give greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer M Edition 60 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica M Edition 60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-09-23 | 2013-04-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 323 grams (0.71 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $326 |