Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85
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Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Panasonic GX85
M9 | GX85 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Leica M9
GX85 | M9 | |||
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Released | April 2016 | ![]() | September 2009 | Fresher by 80 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Panasonic GX85
M9 | GX85 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M9 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications
Leica M9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | |
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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 |