Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P

Here is a complete assessment of the Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both of them are manufactured by Leica. The resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the M9-P (18MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M9 was released 21 months before the M9-P which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M9 matches up against the M9-P with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9 and Leica M9-P. The complete galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery and Leica M9-P Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M9 provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Leica M9 vs Leica M9-P in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M9 vs the M9-P.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and M9-P is 79 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9 and M9-P.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older M9 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.