Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX1

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica M11 and Panasonic GX1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and GX1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The M11 was unveiled 10 years after the GX1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the M11 matches up against the GX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 features physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M11 compared to the GX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M11 and GX1 is 76 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M11 and GX1.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M11 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M11 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 44MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger M11 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.