Leica M8 vs Panasonic G9

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica M8 versus Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and G9 (20MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and G9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizing.

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The M8 was announced 11 years earlier than the G9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M8 matches up vs the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M8 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M8 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M8 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Leica M8 versus Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M8 against the G9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M8 and G9 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M8 and G9.

All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M8 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will give greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be behind in sensor tech.