Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX7

The following is a detailed review of the Leica M8 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The M8 was unveiled 7 years before the GX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the M8 matches up vs the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The full galleries are provided at Leica M8 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M8 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M8 against the GX7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and GX7 is 79 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and GX7.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M8 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will offer you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.