Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Introduced July 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GX7
Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Leica M10 and Panasonic GX8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M10 (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe M10 was announced 19 months later than the GX8 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M10 grades versus the GX8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Panasonic GX8
M10 | GX8 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | July 2015 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Leica M10
GX8 | M10 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and Panasonic GX8
M10 | GX8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements |
Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M10 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check the Leica M10 and Panasonic GX8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M10 vs the GX8.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GX8 is 75 and 74 respectively.
Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and GX8.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M10 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M10 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer M10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Leica M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-01-18 | 2015-07-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 855.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3992 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) | 487 grams (1.07 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 86 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.4 | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 2133 | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $7,595 | $898 |