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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replacement is Leica M11
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Leica M10 versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was launched 3 years after the GX7 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M10 matches up versus the GX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Panasonic GX7

 M10 GX7 
LaunchedJanuary 2017November 2013More modern by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Leica M10

 GX7 M10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Panasonic GX7

 M10 GX7 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M10 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M10 versus the GX7.

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and GX7 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and GX7.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M10 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M10 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography info
Panasonic GX7 Street photography info
69
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
good ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography factors
53
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count good (24MP)
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
features focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography factors
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging info
9
no video recording
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Panasonic GX7
 Leica M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-18 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3992 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660g (1.46 lbs) 402g (0.89 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 70
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.2
DXO Low light rating 2133 718
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $7,595 $1,000