Leica M9-P vs Panasonic S5 II X

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M9-P vs Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and S5 II X (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M9-P was unveiled 12 years before the S5 II X and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M9-P matches up against the S5 II X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery and Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II X has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M9-P vs the S5 II X.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and S5 II X is 78 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and S5 II X.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S5 II X to result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M9-P will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.