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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
58
Features
84
Overall
68

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2012
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX7
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic GX8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was launched 3 years before the GX8 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the GX8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic GX8

 M Typ 240 GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Leica M Typ 240

 GX8 M Typ 240 
LaunchedJuly 2015September 2012Fresher by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GX8

 M Typ 240 GX8 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 against the GX8.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and GX8 is 74 and 74 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and GX8.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography info
81
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX8 Street photography highlights
67
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
80
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Sports photography camera
55
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography information
63
environment proofing
decent MP (24MP)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography information
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
75
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GX8
 Leica M Typ 240Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2015-07-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 487 gr (1.07 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 75
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1860 806
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $5,479 $898