Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX850

Below, we will be looking at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX850, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and GX850 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The M Edition 60 was released 3 years prior to the GX850 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M Edition 60 grades versus the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Leica M Edition 60 vs Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the GX850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and GX850 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and GX850.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 will be behind in sensor tech.