Panasonic GX8 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Leica SL (Typ 601) advantages over Panasonic GX8

• Larger sensor
  35mm vs 4/3
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 6.00 vs 3.34 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  SL (Typ 601) test data on DxO Mark GX8 test data on DxO Mark
  1,821 vs 806 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Built-in GPS
  GPS vs None
  Geotag your photos
• Top deck display
  Yes vs No
  Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
• Thinner
  39 mm vs 63 mm
  Thinner
• More pixels
  24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Dual card slots
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more storage flexibility
• Headphone jack
  Yes vs No
  Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Lacks anti-aliasing filter
  No Filter vs Filter
  Enjoy sharper photos
• Faster JPEG shooting
  10.6 fps vs 8.3 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Faster RAW shooting
  10.5 fps vs 7.9 fps
  Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
• Slow-motion videos
  Yes vs No
  Shoot slow-motion videos
• Higher extended ISO
  50000 vs 25600 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility