Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GX9

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Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GX9

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica X-U (Typ 113) Review.

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GX9 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic GX9 in the real world.
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Compare Panasonic GX9 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GX9 conclusion.

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Differences

Leica X-U (Typ 113) advantages over Panasonic GX9

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Panasonic GX9 advantages over Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Less expensive
$798 vs $3495*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
46 mm vs 88 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1240k vs 920k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
9.2 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
140 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica X-U (Typ 113).
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Great image quality; Good high ISO performance for its class; Improved JPEG processing; Fast autofocus; Fast ~9fps burst mode.
Smallish field-sequential EVF; Below average battery life; No mic/headphone jacks; Noticeable crop on 4K video.
Read our Panasonic GX9 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Fujifilm X100T

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger lens aperture

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Fujifilm X100T

Panasonic GX9

Fujifilm X100T

$898
4/3

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$1299
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Leica X (Typ 113)

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

$3500
APS-C

HDMI out
Lighter weight

Compare Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Panasonic GX9

Leica X (Typ 113)

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$3500
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Compared to Leica Q

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica Q

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
More telephoto lens reach

$3695
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Leica Q

Panasonic GX9

Leica Q

$898
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$3695
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Leica Q

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Panasonic GX85

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger sensor

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Panasonic GX85

Panasonic GX9

Panasonic GX85

$898
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
More telephoto lens reach

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-M10 III

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Olympus E-M10 III

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger sensor

$549
4/3

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Olympus E-M10 III

Panasonic GX9

Olympus E-M10 III

$898
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
4/3

Longer stills battery life
Lighter weight

Compare Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus E-M10 III

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