Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX85

Let's look more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX85, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GX85 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 4 years prior to the GX85 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the GX85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 provides exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has sizing of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the GX85.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and GX85 is 74 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and GX85.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.