Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GM1
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 10000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Launched December 2013
- Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica M-Monochrom and Panasonic GM1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty close but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and GM1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe M-Monochrom was announced 19 months prior to the GM1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the M-Monochrom scores versus the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-Monochrom & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-Monochrom over the Panasonic GM1
M-Monochrom | GM1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Leica M-Monochrom
GM1 | M-Monochrom | |||
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Launched | December 2013 | May 2012 | More recent by 19 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-Monochrom and Panasonic GM1
M-Monochrom | GM1 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom comes with outside 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) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Look at the Leica M-Monochrom and Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M-Monochrom versus the GM1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-Monochrom and GM1 is 78 and 93 respectively.
Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M-Monochrom and GM1.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M-Monochrom using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M-Monochrom will render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Leica M-Monochrom | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica M-Monochrom | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-05-10 | 2013-12-19 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 10000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,036k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with a sapphire glass LCD cover | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 32 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/50 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 204g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $7,950 | $750 |