Leica M10 vs Panasonic GF7

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica M10 versus Panasonic GF7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was brought out 24 months after the GF7 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M10 grades vs the GF7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Leica M10 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Leica M10 versus Panasonic GF7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 and the GF7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GF7 is 75 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and GF7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M10 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M10 will provide more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern M10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.