Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a complete analysis of the Leica T Type 701 versus Panasonic GX85, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was introduced 23 months earlier than the GX85 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T Type 701 scores against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica T Typ 701 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 features exterior measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and 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).

Check the Leica T Type 701 versus Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the GX85.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and GX85.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged T Type 701 is going to be behind in sensor tech.