Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GH5 II

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GH5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the GH5 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and GH5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-Monochrom was released 10 years before the GH5 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M-Monochrom matches up against the GH5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-Monochrom and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Panasonic GH5 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 II has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 727 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the GH5 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and GH5 II is 78 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and GH5 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M-Monochrom because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 II will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.