Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) vs Panasonic TS7 Specifications

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 320 - 25,000

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.4 megapixels
28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Panasonic Lumix DC-TS7

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Panasonic TS6 TS6 vs TS7
Successor:
General
Model Number:	M Monochrom (Typ 246)	TS7
Alternate Model Number(s):		FT7
Camera Format:	Rangefinder	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$7450.00	$449.99
Street Price:	$7,595.00	$447.99
Date Available:	2015-05-07	2018-06-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries	11.3 oz (319 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)	4.6 x 3.0 x 1.5 in. (117 x 76 x 37 mm)
Waterproof:	No	Yes
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	102.00 feet (31 meters)

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	24.0	20.4
Sensor Format:	35mm	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.01 microns	1.19 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	None	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5952 x 3968 (23.6 MP, 3:2), 4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other)	5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2624 x 1968 (5.2 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2480 (9.2 MP, 3:2), 2624 x 1752 (4.6 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2920 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2784 x 2784 (7.8 MP, 1:1), 1968 x 1968 (3.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF v2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (25p/24p) 1280x720 (25p/24p)	3840x2160 (30p/24p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 1280x720 (120p)
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available	MP4 with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Leica M bayonet	n/a
Lens:	n/a	LUMIX DC VARIO; 10 elements in 8 groups, 5 aspherical elements / 6 aspherical surfaces
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):		28 - 128mm
Focal Length (actual):		4.9 - 22.8mm
Zoom Ratio:		4.60x
Aperture Range:	Varies with lens used	f/3.3 or 10 (W) / f/5.9 or 18 (T), 2-Step
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Digital Zoom up to 4x; Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) up to 9x; Intelligent Zoom up to 9.1x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	No	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)	Contrast Detect: Face Detection / Tracking / 49-area / 1-area / Spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	n/a	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, calibrated to -0.5 dpt (corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available); Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder	0.2-inch LVF (Live View Finder): 1,170K-dot eq. LCD, Approx. 100% coverage, Approx. 2.53x / 0.45x (35 mm camera equivalent) magnification.
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	1,170,000 dots (390,000 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.68x	0.45x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.68x	2.53x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	25000	3200
Minimum ISO (native):	320	80
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps	Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (*Extended ISO)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	None	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/16000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	No	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	No	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	B&W capture only; Filters available including new yellow, orange and green filters.	Sports, Snow, Beach&Surf, Underwater, Creative Panorama, Scene Guide (Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Monochrome. For photos only.); Creative Control Mode (Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine* (22 filters) *For photos only.)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	Yes
Flash Modes:	Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync.	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	0.3 - 5.6m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	.DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available	MP4 with stereo sound
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:		USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Threaded cable release	Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M	Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	30	11
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		250 shots
Battery Life, Video:		60 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	3.6V, 1250mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	No
Internal Charging Supported:	No	Yes
Software
Included Software:	Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners
OS Compatibility:	Windows Vista SP2 /7/ 8; Mac OS X (10.5 or higher)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome.	Waterproof to 102ft, dustproof, shockproof to 6.6ft, freeze proof to 14F and pressure resistant to 220lbf. Available in blue, orange or black.