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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 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 GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX8
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GX7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Edition 60 was manufactured 11 months later than the GX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M Edition 60 matches up versus the GX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic GX7

 M Edition 60 GX7 
IntroducedSeptember 2014November 2013Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Leica M Edition 60

 GX7 M Edition 60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GX7

 M Edition 60 GX7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M Edition 60 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M Edition 60 vs the GX7.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and GX7 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and GX7.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M Edition 60 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher M Edition 60 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Edition 60
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography information
Panasonic GX7 Street photography information
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography details
56
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low battery life (350 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proof
MP count decent (24MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
67
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
low battery life (350 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Edition 60
Vlogging with Panasonic GX7
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone support
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GX7
 Leica M Edition 60Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-09-23 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5952 x 3976 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 402 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing - $1,000