Leica M8 vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets examine more in depth at the Leica M8 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very comparable but the M8 (APS-H) and ZS15 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M8 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS15 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M8 matches up against the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 has got physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Leica M8 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M8 against the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and ZS15 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and ZS15.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M8 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS15 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged M8 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.