Leica M9-P vs Panasonic S1H

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica M9-P vs Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and S1H (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M9-P was brought out 9 years before the S1H and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M9-P matches up against the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9-P enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M9-P vs Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M9-P and the S1H.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and S1H is 78 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and S1H.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic S1H to resolve extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.