Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 vs Leica M9

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      BrandPanasonicLeica
      ModelLumix DMC-GF2M9
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Leica M9-P
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel19 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 2,500
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHD
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005212 x 3472
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 15043840 x 2592, 2592 x 1728, 1728 x 1152, 1280 x 846
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature, with Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias adjustments and color temperature settings of 2500-10000K in 100K increments
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoManual Focus
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsLeica M
      Crop Factor2x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angleTFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      ViewfinderOptical (rangefinder)
      Viewfinder Magnification0.68x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.68x
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.6 fps2.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Front Curtain
      Rear Curtain
      Slow sync
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional)
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Center-weighted
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1.3 (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      DxO Low Light ISO506884
      DxO Color Depth21.222.5
      DxO Dynamic Range10.311.7
      DxO Overall Score5469
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Dimensions113 x 68 x 33 mm (4.45 x 2.68 x 1.3")139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46")
      Weight (inc. batteries)310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz)585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 7.9 x 7.3"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Battery Life300 shots350 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Leica M9
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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