Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85
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![Leica M10 front Leica M10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M10/Leica-M10-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85/Panasonic-GX85-front.jpg)
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 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
- Launched January 2017
- Newer Model is Leica M11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
- Released April 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.
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The M10 was unveiled 10 months after the GX85 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the M10 matches up versus the GX85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The full galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Panasonic GX85
M10 | GX85 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | April 2016 | More modern by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Leica M10
GX85 | M10 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M10 and Panasonic GX85
M10 | GX85 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M10 provides external 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) and the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Check the Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M10 and the GX85.
![Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and GX85 is 75 and 83 respectively.
![Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and GX85.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M10 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M10 will resolve greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M10 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Leica M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica M10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-01-18 | 2016-04-05 |
Body design | 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 area | 855.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3992 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 grams (1.46 lb) | 426 grams (0.94 lb) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 86 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 2133 | 662 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 290 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $7,595 | $800 |