Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic GX8
M Typ 240 | GX8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Leica M Typ 240
GX8 | M Typ 240 | |||
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Launched | July 2015 | ![]() | September 2012 | Fresher by 34 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic GX8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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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 |