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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released September 2012
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GM5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was released 24 months before the GM5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the GM5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic GM5

 M Typ 240 GM5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Leica M Typ 240

 GM5 M Typ 240 
ReleasedSeptember 2014September 2012More modern by 24 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GM5

 M Typ 240 GM5 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the GM5.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and GM5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and GM5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
72
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (211g)
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography factors
56
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GM5 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (211g)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography features
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging information
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging information
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no mic jack
35
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (211g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GM5
 Leica M Typ 240Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M Typ 240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 211 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 66
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.7
DXO Low light score 1860 721
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $5,479 $966