Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Announced July 2015
- Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
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.
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Panasonic GX8
M Edition 60 | GX8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Leica M Edition 60
GX8 | M Edition 60 | |||
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Announced | July 2015 | ![]() | September 2014 | Newer by 9 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic GX8
M Edition 60 | GX8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GX8 is 74 and 74 respectively.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Edition-60-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Leica M Edition 60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica M Edition 60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2014-09-23 | 2015-07-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 lbs) | 487 grams (1.07 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | - | $898 |