Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GH6

In this article, we will be comparing the Leica M9-P versus Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The M9-P was launched 11 years before the GH6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M9-P matches up versus the GH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P has outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GH6 has measurements of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M9-P against the GH6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and GH6 is 78 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and GH6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M9-P due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH6 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.