Leica M11 vs Panasonic G9

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica M11 and Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and G9 (20MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M11 was brought out 4 years after the G9 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M11 grades against the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 offers outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Leica M11 and Panasonic G9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M11 vs the G9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and G9 is 76 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 and G9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M11 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 will deliver more detail having its extra 40MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger M11 will have an advantage in sensor technology.