Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 vs Leica SL Typ 601

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and the Leica SL Typ 601, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 was introduced in February 2012 and Leica SL Typ 601 was introduced in October 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Highlights

      • 16 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 160 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Leica SL Typ 601 Highlights

      • 24 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 50 - 50,000 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4,400k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in GPS
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Leica SL Typ 601.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 88
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Internal Storage
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      •   Small Sensor
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Expensive
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.2 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 4,400k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 over Leica SL Typ 601.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 vs Leica SL Typ 601
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 50,000
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz) vs 847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)

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      Advantage of Leica SL Typ 601

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica SL Typ 601 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 vs Leica SL Typ 601
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs Full Frame
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 24 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 160 vs 50
      Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3448 vs 6000 x 4000
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 23 vs 49
      Center Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 4.2 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 703 vs 1821
      Higher DxO Color Depth 20.8 vs 25.0
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.6 vs 13.4
      Higher DxO Overall Score 55 vs 88
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 3840 x 2160
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-in GPS vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Longer Battery Life 300 shots vs 400 shots
      Internal Storage vs 2 GB
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Leica SL Typ 601
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        HDMI Output Mini Type C
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Leica SL Typ 601
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life300 shots400 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Leica SL Typ 601 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.


      Viewfinder

      Leica SL Typ 601 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 4,400k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.80x magnification.Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 features a 16 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 160 - 12,800. Leica SL Typ 601 features a 24 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm2. Its native ISO range is 50 - 50,000.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3448 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4576 x 3056, 4576 x 2576, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 , 1712 x 1712, 1712 x 1712 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica SL Typ 601 is equipped with Maestro II processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Leica SL Typ 601 has Leica L lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2. Due to Full Frame sensor in Leica SL Typ 601 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Leica SL Typ 601

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Leica SL Typ 601. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica SL Typ 601 nothing can be done. On Leica SL Typ 601 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Leica SL Typ 601

      Leica SL Typ 601 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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      Built-in Wi-Fi on Leica SL Typ 601

      Leica SL Typ 601 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 has a Mini Type C HDMI and Leica SL Typ 601 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Leica SL Typ 601 comes with BP-SCL4 battery pack with battery life of 400 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Leica SL Typ 601 has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) and one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I).

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1, and up to 1/8000 sec on Leica SL Typ 601. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 can shoot continuously up to 4.2 fps. Leica SL Typ 601 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.60 m and also accepts external flash. Leica SL Typ 601 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and 1/250 sec on Leica SL Typ 601.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 body has dimensions of 116 x 68 x 39 mm (4.57 x 2.68 x 1.54") and Leica SL Typ 601 body has dimensions of 147 x 104 x 39 mm (5.79 x 4.09 x 1.54"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 weighs 318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz) and Leica SL Typ 601 weighs 847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      116 mm

      68 mm

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      147 mm

      104 mm

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      39 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Leica SL Typ 601

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Leica SL Typ 601 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      GOOD
      72
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      77
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 4,400k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      73
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 4,400k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Large Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      GOOD
      83
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Leica SL Typ 601 and give them scores of 62 and 75 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      OVERALL
      62
      OVERALL
      75

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   160 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 55
      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
      •   50 Lowest Native ISO
      •   50,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 88

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.2 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      38
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      GOOD
      75
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      79
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      GOOD
      79
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      GOOD
      79
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 4,400k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

      Leica SL Typ 601

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 318 g (0.70 lb / 11.22 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      GOOD
      71
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 847 g (1.87 lb / 29.88 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      •   2 Storage Slots


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