Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GX7

Here, we are reviewing the Leica M-Monochrom versus Panasonic GX7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very well matched but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-Monochrom was launched 18 months earlier than the GX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M-Monochrom matches up versus the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are available at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom has got outer 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 GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M-Monochrom versus Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the GX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and GX7 is 78 and 81 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and GX7.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M-Monochrom because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M-Monochrom is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.