Leica M10 vs Panasonic GF5

Here, we are evaluating the Leica M10 vs Panasonic GF5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and GF5 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The M10 was launched 4 years after the GF5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M10 scores versus the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The complete galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M10 has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M10 vs Panasonic GF5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M10 versus the GF5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and GF5 is 75 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and GF5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M10 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M10 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent M10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.