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Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8

Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50
Leica M9-P front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs

Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Replaced the Leica M9
Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX7
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Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Leica M9-P versus Panasonic GX8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the M9-P (Full frame) and GX8 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The M9-P was unveiled 5 years before the GX8 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M9-P grades against the GX8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Panasonic GX8

 M9-P GX8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Leica M9-P

 GX8 M9-P 
LaunchedJuly 2015June 2011More recent by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M9-P and Panasonic GX8

 M9-P GX8 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M9-P enjoys outside measurements 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 GX8 has specifications of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M9-P versus Panasonic GX8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M9-P versus the GX8.

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and GX8 is 78 and 74 respectively.

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and GX8.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M9-P having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older M9-P will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 sensor size comparison

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9-P Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography factors
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
75
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M9-P Street photography features
Panasonic GX8 Street photography features
64
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M9-P Sports photography details
Panasonic GX8 Sports photography details
44
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
environment proof
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9-P as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX8 as a Landscape photography camera
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9-P Vlogging info
Panasonic GX8 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
81
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
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Leica M9-P vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9-P and Panasonic GX8
 Leica M9-PPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M9-P Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-06-21 2015-07-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5212 x 3472 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 2500 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 487 gr (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 68 75
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 12.6
DXO Low light score 854 806
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $7,995 $898