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Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
79
Imaging
62
Features
30
Overall
49
Leica M9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Leica M9
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2009
  • Refreshed by Leica M9-P
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released April 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Photography Glossary

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the M9 (Full frame) and GX85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The M9 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the GX85 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M9 scores vs the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Panasonic GX85

 M9 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Leica M9

 GX85 M9 
ReleasedApril 2016September 2009Fresher by 80 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M9 and Panasonic GX85

 M9 GX85 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M9 has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

See the Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M9 and the GX85.

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and GX85 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and GX85.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica M9 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
69
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M9
Street photography with Panasonic GX85
64
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M9
Sports photography with Panasonic GX85
43
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M9 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography highlights
54
MP count good (18 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography details
59
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M9 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M9 and Panasonic GX85
 Leica M9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Also called as - Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-09-09 2016-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 2500 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data 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 585 gr (1.29 lbs) 426 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 71
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 12.6
DXO Low light score 884 662
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 290 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $2,750 $800