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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 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 GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Replaced the Panasonic GH4
  • Updated by Panasonic GH5 II
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very similar but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The M Edition 60 was unveiled 3 years prior to the GH5 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the M Edition 60 matches up against the GH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic GH5

 M Edition 60 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Leica M Edition 60

 GH5 M Edition 60 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2014Newer by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k920kSharper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GH5

 M Edition 60 GH5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 against the GH5.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GH5 is 74 and 59 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and GH5.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
76
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography information
Panasonic GH5 Street photography information
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography highlights
56
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery (410 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
68
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH5 Vlogging advice
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no mic port
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GH5
 Leica M Edition 60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M Edition 60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-23 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 725g (1.60 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail pricing - $1,298