Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

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4/3 224.9mm²
25.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH6 Review.
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Detailed specifications
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6

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Successor:
General
Model Number:	M-P (Typ 240)	GH6
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Rangefinder	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$7950.00	$2199.99
Street Price:	$7,495.00
Date Available:	2014-09-15	2022-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries	29.0 oz (823 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)	5.4 x 3.9 x 3.9 in. (138 x 100 x 100 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:		Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	24.0	25.2
Sensor Format:	35mm	4/3
Sensor size:	864mm² (36mm x 24mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.05 microns	3.00 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.0x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	None
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	84
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	24.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	13.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	1,860
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	5952 x 3976 (23.7 MP, 3:2), 4256 x 2823 (12.0 MP, Other), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1080 (1.7 MP, Other)	5776 x 4336 (25.0 MP, 4:3), 4096 x 3072 (12.6 MP, 4:3), 2944 x 2208 (6.5 MP, 4:3), 5776 x 3848 (22.2 MP, 3:2), 4096 x 2728 (11.2 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1960 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 5776 x 3248 (18.8 MP, 16:9), 4096 x 2728 (11.2 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 4336 x 4336 (18.8 MP, 1:1), 3072 x 3072 (9.4 MP, 1:1), 2208 x 2208 (4.9 MP, 1:1), 11552 x 8672 (100.2 MP, 4:3), 8192 x 6144 (50.3 MP, 4:3), 11552 x 7696 (88.9 MP, 3:2), 8192 x 5464 (44.8 MP, 3:2), 11552 x 6496 (75.0 MP, 16:9), 8192 x 4608 (37.7 MP, 16:9), 8672 x 8672 (75.2 MP, 1:1), 6144 x 6144 (37.7 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.31), RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	75.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (25p/24p) 1280x720 (25p/24p) 640x480 (30p)	5760x4320 (30p/25p/24p) 5728x3024 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 4096x3264 (60p/48p/50p) 4096x2160 (120p/100p/60p/50p/48p/30p/25p/24p) 3840x2160 (120p/100p/60p/50p/48p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (240p/120p/100p/60p/50p/48p/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available	MOV, MP4
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	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:	Varies with lens used
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x, 4x; Extra Tele Conversion:Still image: Max. 2x; 4K PHOTO: 1.6x (4:3), 1.5x (3:2), 1.4x (16:9, 1:1); Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 1.4x (4K)
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	No	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)	Contrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye/Head/Body/Animal detection, Tracking, 315-area, Zone (Vertical/Horizontal) / Zone (Square) / Zone (Oval), Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter
Auto Focus Assist Light?	n/a	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder	3680K-dot OLED, 1.52x / 0.76x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor, 60/120fps refresh rate
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	3,680,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.68x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.68x
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)	1,840,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	Yes
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400	25600
Minimum ISO (native):	200	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100	Auto, 50, 64, 80 (extended), 100 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Kelvin Setting (2000-13100K), Manual	Auto, AWBc, AWBw, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1-4, Color Temperature Setting 1-4 (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 32 sec	1/32000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
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	1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	No	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Film Simulation Modes	Creative Control: 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
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	100.0 megapixels
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
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; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/180	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress
UHS Support:		UHS-II
Other Memory:		CFExpress Type B
Dual Card Slots:	No	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	.DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG	RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available	MOV, MP4
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	Yes
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:		USB 2.0 High Speed,USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Threaded cable release	Wi-Fi or optional wired
Connections (extended):	Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M	USB 3.1 Type-C with Power Delivery, HDMI Type-A, 2.5mm Wired Remote, 3.5mm External Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack

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	75.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	24	200
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):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:		60 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	7.2v, 2200mAh 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	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:	Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners	None; Free downloads: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0XE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS	PHOTOfunSTUDIO (Windows); SILKYPIX Developer Studio (Windows / Mac)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Updated Leica M Typ 240 with: Scratch resistant display-cover made of sapphire glass, large 2GB double sized image buffer, no Leica Logo and "M" lettering on the front side, manual viewfinder frame selection with the traditional 'frame selector'. Available in black or silver chrome.