Both Leica M9 and Leica M9-P have Full frame sized 18.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.
Another similarity between these two cameras is that both Leica M9-P and Leica M9 sensors lack anti-alias (Low-Pass) filters. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.
Below you can see the M9 and M9-P sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica M9 and Leica M9-P Cameras
Leica M9 and Leica M9-P have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Leica M9 and Leica M9-P sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, M9 has scored 69, 1 points higher than M9-P.
| Model |
Overall |
Color Depth |
Dynamic Range |
Low-light ISO |
|
Leica M9 |
69 |
22.5 bits |
11.7 Evs |
884 ISO |
|
Leica M9-P |
68 |
22.5 bits |
11.6 Evs |
854 ISO |