Leica M-Monochrom vs Panasonic GX8

Lets look more in depth at the Leica M-Monochrom versus Panasonic GX8, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty close but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The M-Monochrom was announced 4 years before the GX8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M-Monochrom grades against the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-Monochrom & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom has 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 GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Examine the Leica M-Monochrom versus Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the GX8.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and GX8 is 78 and 74 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-Monochrom and GX8.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M-Monochrom having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.