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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
51
Features
54
Overall
52

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Revealed September 2014
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic GX7
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic GX1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GX1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The M Edition 60 was launched 2 years later than the GX1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M Edition 60 scores vs the GX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic GX1

 M Edition 60 GX1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014February 2012More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Leica M Edition 60

 GX1 M Edition 60 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GX1

 M Edition 60 GX1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 and the GX1.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GX1 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and GX1.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent M Edition 60 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
69
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography factors
56
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (300 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Vlogging features
Panasonic GX1 Vlogging features
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic support
32
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic support
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GX1
 Leica M Edition 60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M Edition 60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-23 2012-02-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3976 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.60 m
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 318 grams (0.70 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $228