Leica M10 vs Panasonic GM5

Below, we will be matching up the Leica M10 and Panasonic GM5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The M10 was introduced 2 years after the GM5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M10 scores vs the GM5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The whole galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery and Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M10 features 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 GM5 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M10 and Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M10 vs the GM5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and GM5 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and GM5.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M10 will give you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.