Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GF5

Following is a complete overview of the Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GF5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and GF5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor size.

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The M9-P was brought out 9 months before the GF5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M9-P matches up vs the GF5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9-P & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M9-P has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GF5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M9-P against the GF5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and GF5 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and GF5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M9-P because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M9-P will give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged M9-P is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.