Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GH5

Below, we are evaluating the Leica M9-P and Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is very similar but the M9-P (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor size.

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The M9-P was revealed 6 years before the GH5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M9-P scores vs the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9-P and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M9-P features outer 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 GH5 has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Look at the Leica M9-P and Panasonic GH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M9-P against the GH5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and GH5 is 78 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9-P and GH5.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M9-P using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GH5 will offer more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older M9-P is going to be behind in sensor technology.