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Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Superseded the Leica M9
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
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Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is very comparable but the M9-P (Full frame) and GM5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The M9-P was revealed 4 years prior to the GM5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M9-P matches up vs the GM5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Panasonic GM5

 M9-P GM5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Leica M9-P

 GM5 M9-P 
ReleasedSeptember 2014June 2011Newer by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Panasonic GM5

 M9-P GM5 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M9-P features physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M9-P against the GM5.

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and GM5 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and GM5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M9-P will show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P Portrait photography info
Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography info
70
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P Street photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Street photography advice
64
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (211g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P Sports photography information
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography information
44
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M9-P
Travel photography with Panasonic GM5
54
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition in class (211 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
not so great battery (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P Landscape photography features
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography features
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
69
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging info
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
35
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (211g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
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Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Panasonic GM5
 Leica M9-PPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M9-P Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2011-06-21 2014-09-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 2500 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 211g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 11.7
DXO Low light rating 854 721
Other
Battery life 350 photos 220 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $7,995 $966