Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX85

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic GX85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GX85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Edition 60 was released 18 months before the GX85 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Leica M Edition 60 versus Panasonic GX85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GX85 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and GX85.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.