Leica M10 vs Panasonic GF6

Below, we are reviewing the Leica M10 vs Panasonic GF6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and GF6 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was introduced 3 years later than the GF6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M10 grades against the GF6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M10 has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M10 compared to the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GF6 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and GF6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M10 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M10 will provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger M10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.