Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm vs. Leica M

Camera Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm and Leica M. Compare design, sensors, zoom functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect digital camera. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the camera that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Camera Specifications Comparison

Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm vs. Leica M Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Product Type Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system Digital camera - 1080p - rangefinder
Lens Included 14-42mm lens Body only
Height 7.07 cm 8 cm
Width 12.26 cm 13.9 cm
Depth 5.46 cm 4.2 cm
Weight 360 g 680 g
Body Material Magnesium alloy Synthetic leather, magnesium
Enclosure Colour Black Black | Silver chrome
Protection - Weatherproof, splashproof, dust-resistant
Digital Zoom 4x -
Optical Zoom 3x -
SENSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Sensor Resolution 16.0 Megapixel 24.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type Live MOS CMOS
Total Pixels 16,840,000 pixels -
Effective Sensor Resolution 16,000,000 pixels -
Optical Sensor Size Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) Full Frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm)
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) 50 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 Dust alert sensor, digital level metre
PROCESSOR Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Image Processor Venus Engine Leica Maestro
LENS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Type Zoom lens - 3x zoom - 14 - 42 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G II -
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 28 - 84mm -
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual -
Min Focus Distance 20 cm -
Max View Angle 75 degree(s) -
Zoom Adjustment Manual -
Lens Construction 8 groups / 9 elements -
Filter Size 46 mm -
Lens Mounting Type Micro Four Thirds Leica M
Features Internal focusing system, aspherical lens, Stepping Motor (STM) technology -
FOCUSING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection -
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 23 -
Auto Focus Features Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View Focus Peaking function, Manual Focus Check Live View
AE/AF Control Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF -
Face Detection Yes -
VIEWFINDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Viewfinder Type Electronic - LCD Optical - real-image
Viewfinder Colour Support Colour -
Viewfinder Resolution 2,764,800 pixels -
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage 100% -
Optical Viewfinder Magnification 1.39x 0.68x
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range -4 to +3 -
Viewfinder Information - Shutter speed, exposure compensation, flash charge completion
Field of View Crop Factor 2 -
Features Tilting, auto eye sensor Automatic parallax compensation
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
ISO (Max) 25600 6400
Native ISO 200-12800 -
Extended ISO (Max) 25600 -
Extended ISO (Min) 100 -
Light Sensitivity ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 ISO 100, ISO 200-6400
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Metering Zones 1728 -
Exposure Modes Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority Bulb, manual, aperture-priority
Shooting Programs Multiple exposure, monochrome, clear portrait, silky skin, backlit softness, clear in backlight, 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, cute dessert, freeze animal motion, clear sports shot -
Special Effects Sepia, Black & White Red filter, Black & White Yellow filter, Vivid, Black & White Orange filter, soft focus, natural, monochrome, Black & White Green filter, 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, Silky Monochrome Film Simulation
White Balance Custom, automatic, presets Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white), 2000K - 13100K
Shutter Type Mechanical -
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 120 sec 60 sec
Exposure Compensation ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps ±3 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps 5 steps in 1/2, 1, 2, 3 EV steps
White Balance Bracketing Yes -
X-sync Speed 1/320 sec 1/180 sec
Exposure Range EV 0-18 (ISO 100) -
Retouch Clear Retouch function -
DISPLAY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Type 3" LCD display 3" LCD display
Touch Screen Yes -
Display Format 1,040,000 pixels 920,000 pixels
Display Form Factor Folding Built-in
Display Features Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, Touch AE, Touch AF Contrast control
FLASH Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Camera Flash Pop-up flash -
Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 5 -
Flash Modes Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction -
Red-Eye Reduction Yes -
Features AF illuminator -
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Digital Video Format AVCHD, H.264 MJPEG, MOV
Image Recording Format JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG JPEG, DNG (RAW)
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Surround Sound Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording -
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo Mono
Microphone Features Wind noise reduction Sensitivity control
MEMORY Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Memory Card Slot 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 SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Memory Card Included No -
Image Storage 4592 x 3448
3232 x 2424
2272 x 1704
MPO 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode
4592 x 3064
3232 x 2160
2272 x 1520
MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode
4592 x 2584
3232 x 1824
1920 x 1080
MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode
3424 x 3424
2416 x 2416
1712 x 1712
MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode
JPEG 5952 x 3976
JPEG 4256 x 2832
JPEG 2976 x 1984
JPEG 1600 x 1080
DNG (RAW) 5952 x 3976
Video Capture AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 17Mbps
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps - 24Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 20Mbps
H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 10Mbps
H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 4Mbps
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
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Battery Type Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific
Details Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1025 mAh (included) Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1800 mAh (included)
Battery Life Photo shooting - 320 shots (with 20mm lens)
Photo shooting - 350 shots (with 14-42mm lens)
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CONNECTIONS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Interface 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 -
Flash Terminal Hot shoe Hot shoe
Connector Type USB 2.0
Composite video/audio output
HDMI output
Remote control
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FEATURES Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Self-Timer Delay 10 sec, 2sec 2sec, 12sec
Continuous Shooting Speed 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 4.3 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second 3 frames per second
Additional Features 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, 24p Cinema Mode, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control, HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Multi-process Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, silent shooting, Creative Panorama function Sharpness control, saturation control
OTHERS Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GX7K + 14-42mm Leica M
Included Accessories Lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable Carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, power cable, shoe cap
Software Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2 Premium Edition Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C 0 °C
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