Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH4

Below is a extensive analysis of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The M Edition 60 was released 8 months later than the GH4 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M Edition 60 scores vs the GH4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 features outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the M Edition 60 against the GH4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and GH4 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and GH4.

To sum up, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger M Edition 60 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.