Leica M vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica M and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Leica M vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - rangefinder Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only 12-32mm lens
Height 8 cm 5.95 cm
Width 13.9 cm 9.85 cm
Depth 4.2 cm 3.61 cm
Weight 680 g 211 g
Body Material Synthetic leather, magnesium Magnesium alloy
Enclosure Colour Black | Silver chrome Black
Protection Weatherproof, splashproof, dust-resistant -
Digital Zoom - 4x
Optical Zoom - 2.7x
SENSOR Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Sensor Resolution 24.0 Megapixel 16.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS Live MOS
Total Pixels - 16,840,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution - 16,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) - 60 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction - Yes
Sensor Features - Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Image Stabiliser - Optical (MEGA O.I.S.)
Sensors Dust alert sensor, digital level metre Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Image Processor Leica Maestro Venus Engine
LENS Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Type - Zoom lens - 2.7x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera - 24 - 64mm
Focus Adjustment - Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance - 20 cm
Max View Angle - 84 degree(s)
Zoom Adjustment - Manual
Lens Construction - 7 groups / 8 elements
Filter Size - 37 mm
Lens Mounting Type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Features - ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function
FOCUSING Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Auto Focus - TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty - 23
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View -
AE/AF Control - Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Pinpoint AF
Face Detection - Face Recognition, face-priority AF function
VIEWFINDER Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Viewfinder Type Optical - real-image Built-in - electronic
Viewfinder Colour Support - Colour
Viewfinder Resolution - 1,166,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage - 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.68x 0.92x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range - -4 to +4
Viewfinder Information Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash charge completion -
Field of View Crop Factor - 2
Features Automatic parallax compensation Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
ISO (Max) 6400 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200-6400 ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones - 1728
Exposure Modes Bulb, manual, aperture-priority Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs - Handheld night shot, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, relaxing tone, sweet child's face, distinct scenery, bright blue sky, romantic sunset glow, vivid sunset glow, glistening water, clear nightscape, cool night sky, warm glowing nightscape, artistic nightscape, glittering illuminations, clear night portrait, soft image of a flower, appetising food, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot
Special Effects Film Simulation Sepia, Vivid, Custom Effect, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2000K - 13100K Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/16000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 5 steps in 1/2, 1, 2, 3 EV steps 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed 1/180 sec 1/50 sec
Exposure Range - EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
DISPLAY Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format 920,000 pixels 921,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Display Features Contrast control Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF/AE
FLASH Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Camera Flash - Detachable flash
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) - 7
Flash Modes - Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Digital Video Format MJPEG, MOV AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format JPEG, DNG (RAW) JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone Operation Mode Mono Stereo
Microphone Features Sensitivity control Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Memory Card Slot SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card
Memory Card Included - No
Image Storage JPEG 5952 x 3976
JPEG 4256 x 2832
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1600 x 1080
DNG (RAW) 5952 x 3976
4592 x 3448
4592 x 3064
4592 x 2584
3232 x 2424
3232 x 2160
3232 x 1824
2272 x 1704
2272 x 1520
1920 x 1080
1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
3424 x 3424
2416 x 2416
1712 x 1712
Video Capture MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps
MOV - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps
MOV - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 25 fps
MOV - 640 x 480 - 24 fps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 24Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 4Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1800 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 210 shots (LCD Monitor on)
Photo shooting - 220 shots (EVF on)
CONNECTIONS Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Interface - Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Print Standard - Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type - USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
FEATURES Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 3 frames per second 2 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second
Additional Features Sharpness control, saturation control Audio recording, built-in speaker, date/time stamp, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Resolution Technology, face detection, Full-time Live View, Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+), text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, primary colour filter
OTHERS Leica M Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GM5K + 12-32mm
Included Accessories Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, power cable, shoe cap Battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, shoe cap, flash carrying case
Software Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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