Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8

The following is a complete review of the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic GX8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 9 months before the GX8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M Edition 60 scores vs the GX8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the GX8.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GX8 is 74 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and GX8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.