Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic S5 II

The following is a complete analysis of the Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and S5 II (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-Monochrom was released 11 years earlier than the S5 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M-Monochrom scores vs the S5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-Monochrom and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M-Monochrom enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic S5 II has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Look at the Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic S5 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M-Monochrom against the S5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and S5 II is 78 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and S5 II.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic S5 II to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.