Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic G9

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively similar but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The M Typ 262 was launched 24 months earlier than the G9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 262 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic G9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 262 against the G9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and G9 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and G9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.