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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Introduced February 2018
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica T Type 701 versus Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly close but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and GX9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor measurements.

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The T Type 701 was brought out 4 years earlier than the GX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the T Type 701 matches up versus the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Panasonic GX9

 T Type 701 GX9 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k1240kCrisper display (+60k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Leica T Type 701

 GX9 T Type 701 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2014Newer by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GX9

 T Type 701 GX9 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica T Type 701 comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the T Type 701 versus the GX9.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and GX9 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and GX9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged T Type 701 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography information
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography features
Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
70
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography features
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
73
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica T Type 701
Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
69
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GX9
 Leica T Typ 701Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica T Typ 701 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-24 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4944 x 3278 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12500 25600
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 4 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,300k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 407 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,603 $1,000