Leica M10 vs Panasonic S5 II

Below, we are evaluating the Leica M10 versus Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M10 was launched 7 years prior to the S5 II and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M10 matches up against the S5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 features outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 II has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M10 vs the S5 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and S5 II is 75 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and S5 II.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older M10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.