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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 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 GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Revealed December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GM1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GM1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 10 months later than the GM1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the M Edition 60 matches up versus the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic GM1

 M Edition 60 GM1 
RevealedSeptember 2014December 2013More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Leica M Edition 60

 GM1 M Edition 60 
Screen resolution1036k920kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GM1

 M Edition 60 GM1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Edition 60 against the GM1.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GM1 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and GM1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger M Edition 60 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
65
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
77
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
56
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Edition 60
Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
63
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
has focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging info
Panasonic GM1 Vlogging info
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
35
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204g)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GM1
 Leica M Edition 60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-09-23 2013-12-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3976 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/50 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 204 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 660
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $750