Leica M10 vs Panasonic GH5

Let's take a closer look at the Leica M10 vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is pretty close but the M10 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The M10 was introduced around the same time to the GH5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M10 scores vs the GH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M10 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M10 provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Examine the Leica M10 vs Panasonic GH5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M10 versus the GH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and GH5 is 75 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and GH5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M10 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M10 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.