Leica M8 vs Panasonic GH6

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica M8 and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and GH6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The M8 was released 15 years before the GH6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M8 matches up vs the GH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M8 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery & Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 comes with exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH6 has measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M8 compared to the GH6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and GH6 is 79 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M8 and GH6.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M8 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH6 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.