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Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Leica M8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Leica M8
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed July 2007
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Leica M8 versus Panasonic GX850, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M8 (10MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the M8 (APS-H) and GX850 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The M8 was launched 10 years earlier than the GX850 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M8 scores versus the GX850 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Panasonic GX850

 M8 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Leica M8

 GX850 M8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017July 2007More modern by 114 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M8 and Panasonic GX850

 M8 GX850 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M8 has exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M8 against the GX850.

Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and GX850 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and GX850.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M8 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX850 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M8 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M8
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
62
good sensor size (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M8
Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-H)
better than average battery power (550 shots)
no liveview feature
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no phase detect auto focus
52
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M8 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography factors
51
better than average battery power (550 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
79
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX850 Landscape photography features
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
good sensor size (APS-H)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (550 per charge)
small screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M8
Vlogging with Panasonic GX850
9
no video recording
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Leica M8 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M8 and Panasonic GX850
 Leica M8Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2007-07-31 2017-01-04
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 27 x 18mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 486.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3936 x 2630 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 2500 25600
Lowest native ISO 160 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.3 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/500s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 591g (1.30 lbs) 269g (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 73
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 13.3
DXO Low light rating 663 586
Other
Battery life 550 photos 210 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $4,400 $548