Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX7

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica M9-P versus Panasonic GX7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is fairly similar but the M9-P (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The M9-P was brought out 3 years earlier than the GX7 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M9-P matches up versus the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M9-P Gallery and Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M9-P provides 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) while the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M9-P vs the GX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and GX7 is 78 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and GX7.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M9-P featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M9-P will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged M9-P is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.