Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX9

Its time to look closer at the Leica M9-P and Panasonic GX9, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very similar but the M9-P (Full frame) and GX9 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The M9-P was manufactured 7 years before the GX9 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M9-P grades versus the GX9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9-P & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica M9-P provides outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M9-P and Panasonic GX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M9-P and the GX9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and GX9 is 78 and 82 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and GX9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged M9-P is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.