Leica SL Typ 601 vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Leica SL Typ 601 and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8. 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 SL Typ 601 vs. Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Product Type Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system
Lens Included Body only Body only
Height 10.4 cm 7.79 cm
Width 14.7 cm 13.32 cm
Depth 3.9 cm 6.31 cm
Weight 771 g 435 g
Body Material Milled aluminium -
Enclosure Colour - Silver | Black
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant Splashproof
Digital Zoom - 4x
SENSOR Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type CMOS Live MOS
Total Pixels - 21,770,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution - 20,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 24 fps 25 fps
Sensor Dust Reduction - Yes
Sensor Features - Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Image Stabiliser - Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser - Yes
Sensors - Digital level metre
PROCESSOR Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Image Processor Leica Maestro II -
LENS Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Lens Mounting Type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
FOCUSING Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 49 49
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function Focus Peaking function
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF
Face Detection Yes Yes
VIEWFINDER Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Viewfinder Type Built-in - electronic Electronic - OLED
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.66" -
Viewfinder Resolution 4,400,000 pixels 2,360,000 pixels
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% 100%
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x 1.54x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +2 -4 to +3
Field of View Crop Factor - 2
Features - Auto eye sensor
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
ISO (Max) - 25600
Light Sensitivity ISO 50-50000 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 Programme, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Special Effects - Sepia, Vivid, natural, monochrome, landscape, portrait, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, Selective Colour, High Key, Low Key, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets - Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps)
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 60 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±3 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing - 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing - Yes
X-sync Speed 1/250sec 1/125sec
Exposure Range - EV 0-18 (ISO 100)
Retouch - Clear Retouch function
DISPLAY Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Type - 3" OLED display
Touch Screen - Yes
Display Format - 1,040,000 pixels
Display Form Factor - Folding
Display Features - Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AE, Touch AF
FLASH Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Camera Flash - Pop-up flash
Flash Modes - Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction - Yes
Features - AF illuminator
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Digital Video Format H.264, MOV AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format - JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Surround Sound - Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Stereo
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction Wind noise reduction
MEMORY Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Memory Card Slot Dual SD card SD card
Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II 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 No
Memory Card Max Supported Size 128 GB -
Image Storage - 5184 x 3888
3712 x 2784
2624 x 1968
MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
5184 x 3456
3712 x 2480
2624 x 1752
MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
5184 x 2920
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
3888 x 3888
2784 x 2784
1968 x 1968
MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode
Video Capture - AVCHD - 3840 x 2160 - 25 fps - 100Mbps
AVCHD - 3840 x 2160 - 24 fps - 100Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
RAM Installed 2 GB -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Battery Type Manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1200 mAh (included)
Battery Life - Photo shooting - 330 shots
CONNECTIONS Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Interface HDMI, USB 3.0 Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication)
Connectivity Features - Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view
Print Standard - Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support
Tripod Mount Connection Point 1/4" socket -
Flash Terminal Hot shoe, PC terminal Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 3.0 (8 pin Micro-USB Type B)
HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A)
USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D)
Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm)
Microphone (sub-mini phone stereo 2.5 mm)
FEATURES Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Self-Timer Delay 2sec, 12sec 10 sec, 2sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 4 frames per second, 11 frames per second, 7 frames per second (8.4MP) 2 frames per second, 8 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 6 frames per second, 5.5 frames per second
Additional Features Histogram display, no anti-aliasing filter Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Resolution Technology, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, 3D photo shooting, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, silent shooting, Creative Panorama function
OTHERS Leica SL Typ 601 Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX8
Included Accessories Carrying strap, cleaning cloth, battery charger, body cap, USB cable Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, power cable, hot shoe cap, housing cover
Software - Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.7 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.3 SE
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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