Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GM5

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GM5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GM5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Edition 60 was unveiled very close to the GM5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the M Edition 60 matches up vs the GM5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The full galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GM5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the GM5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and GM5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and GM5.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will produce more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.