Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GF8

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GF8, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is very comparable but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and GF8 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-Monochrom was unveiled 4 years before the GF8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M-Monochrom scores versus the GF8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The full galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M-Monochrom provides outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M-Monochrom vs the GF8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and GF8 is 78 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and GF8.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M-Monochrom will show more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.