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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(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
Panasonic GF6
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic GF6

 M Edition 60 GF6 
ReleasedSeptember 2014April 2013Newer by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Leica M Edition 60

 GF6 M Edition 60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GF6

 M Edition 60 GF6 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
64
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Street photography advice
68
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography information
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography information
56
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
Travel photography with Panasonic GF6
63
weather proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
69
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
67
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Vlogging camera
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
32
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GF6
 Leica M Edition 60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
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