Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX9

Below is a complete review of the Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX9, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very close but the M10 (Full frame) and GX9 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was unveiled 13 months before the GX9 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M10 grades vs the GX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M10 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M10 versus the GX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GX9 is 75 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and GX9.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M10 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica M10 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older M10 will be behind in sensor innovation.