Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G9

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 6 years before the G9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the G9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 provides outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the G9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and G9 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and G9.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.