Leica M9 vs Panasonic G9

Below is a detailed comparison of the Leica M9 vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very well matched but the M9 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M9 was launched 9 years earlier than the G9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M9 scores versus the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M9 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M9 versus the G9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and G9 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M9 and G9.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M9 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G9 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.