Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF8

Here is a detailed comparison of the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and GF8 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The M11 Monochrome was introduced 7 years later than the GF8 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M11 Monochrome matches up against the GF8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M11 Monochrome provides exterior measurements 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 GF8 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Panasonic GF8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the GF8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and GF8 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and GF8.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M11 Monochrome with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M11 Monochrome will deliver extra detail using its extra 44 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent M11 Monochrome provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.