Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GF8

Below, we are matching up the Leica M9-P and Panasonic GF8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is fairly close but the M9-P (Full frame) and GF8 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The M9-P was announced 5 years earlier than the GF8 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the M9-P grades against the GF8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P enjoys physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Leica M9-P and Panasonic GF8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M9-P compared to the GF8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and GF8 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and GF8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M9-P using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M9-P will result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older M9-P will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.