Leica M8 vs Panasonic S1

In this article, we are comparing the Leica M8 vs Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and S1 (24MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The M8 was released 12 years earlier than the S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M8 matches up vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M8 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 offers external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M8 versus the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and S1 is 79 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M8 and S1.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M8 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged M8 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.