Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GX9

Here, we are looking at the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GX9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GX9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The M11 Monochrome was unveiled 5 years after the GX9 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M11 Monochrome scores vs the GX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M11 Monochrome & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are provided at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

See the Leica M11 Monochrome and Panasonic GX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M11 Monochrome compared to the GX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 Monochrome and GX9 is 76 and 82 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 Monochrome and GX9.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M11 Monochrome having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will show extra detail having an extra 40 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger M11 Monochrome provides an advantage in sensor innovation.