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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 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
  • Successor is Leica M11
Panasonic GX8
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Panasonic GX8

 M10 GX8 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2015More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Leica M10

 GX8 M10 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Panasonic GX8

 M10 GX8 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GX8 is 75 and 74 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
75
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography info
Panasonic GX8 Street photography info
69
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (50,000)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
80
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography factors
53
MP count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery power (330 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX8 Travel photography features
57
MP count decent (24MP)
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
73
environment sealing
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (210 per charge)
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Panasonic GX8
 Leica M10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
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