Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7
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![Leica M11 front Leica M11 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Leica-M11/Leica-M11-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7/Panasonic-GX7-front.jpg)
81 Imaging
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75 Overall
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 60MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 64 - 50000
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 640g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
- Launched January 2022
- Succeeded the Leica M10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic GX1
- Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Leica M11 and Panasonic GX7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M11 (60MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the M11 (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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The M11 was introduced 8 years after the GX7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M11 scores vs the GX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M11 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M11 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M11 over the Panasonic GX7
M11 | GX7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2022 | ![]() | November 2013 | More modern by 100 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 2333k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+1293k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Leica M11
GX7 | M11 |
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Common features in the Leica M11 and Panasonic GX7
M11 | GX7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica M11 has outer dimensions 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 GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
See the Leica M11 and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M11 vs the GX7.
![Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M11 and GX7 is 76 and 81 respectively.
![Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M11 and GX7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M11 will result in greater detail using its extra 44MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern M11 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M11 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M11-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GX7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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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 M11 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Leica M11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica M11 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2022-01-13 | 2013-11-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 60MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 9528 x 6328 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 62 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,333k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,765k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3600 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 640g (1.41 lbs) | 402g (0.89 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 718 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 700 images | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BC-SCL7 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12s) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | UHS II type SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $8,995 | $1,000 |