Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX7

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very similar but the M9 (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The M9 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the GX7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M9 scores vs the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M9 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M9 compared to the GX7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and GX7 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M9 and GX7.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M9 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M9 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged M9 is going to be behind in sensor technology.