Leica M9 vs Panasonic GF2

Here is a detailed analysis of the Leica M9 and Panasonic GF2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and GF2 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The M9 was revealed 17 months prior to the GF2 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M9 scores vs the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9 has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M9 vs the GF2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M9 and GF2 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M9 and GF2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M9 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M9 will resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.