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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
71 Imaging
58 Features
48 Overall
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Leica X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93 Imaging
53 Features
60 Overall
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Successor is Panasonic GM5
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and GM1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X (Typ 113) was unveiled 10 months later than the GM1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the X (Typ 113) matches up vs the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Panasonic GM1

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) GM1 
LaunchedSeptember 2014December 2013Fresher by 10 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Leica X (Typ 113)

		

		

			
 GM1 X (Typ 113) 
Display resolution1036k920kSharper display (+116k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic GM1

		

		

			
 X (Typ 113) GM1 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica X (Typ 113) offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X (Typ 113) versus the GM1.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X (Typ 113) and GM1 is 71 and 93 respectively.
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X (Typ 113) and GM1.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The X (Typ 113) has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more modern X (Typ 113) should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
68
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 external flash not possible
65
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography information
Panasonic GM1 Street photography information
56
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition (486 grams)
77
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (204g)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
47
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have phase detect AF
48
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 low battery power (230 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Leica X (Typ 113)
Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
62
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (486g)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
74
 lighter than competition in class (204g)
 includes focus by touch
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 low battery power (230 per charge)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Leica X (Typ 113) Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography factors
62
 has manual focus
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (35mm)
 lack of image stabilization
 no Time Lapse function
69
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
 low battery power (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Panasonic GM1
28
 great maximum aperture (f1.7)
 offers face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 no mic support
 heavier than competition (486g)
35
 touchscreen capability
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 does not have mic jack
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic GM1
 Leica XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Also called Typ 113 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-09-23 2013-12-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 12500 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.7-32.0 -
Macro focus range 20cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 486g (1.07 lbs) 204g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 660
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 230 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,502 $750