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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
OM System OM-1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
64
Features
96
Overall
76

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Launched February 2022
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is pretty close but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 10 years prior to the OM System OM-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the M-E Typ 220 grades versus the OM System OM-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the OM System OM-1

 M-E Typ 220 OM System OM-1 

Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 OM System OM-1 M-E Typ 220 
LaunchedFebruary 2022September 2012More recent by 114 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and OM System OM-1

 M-E Typ 220 OM System OM-1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has sizing of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and OM System OM-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the OM System OM-1.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and OM System OM-1 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and OM System OM-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the OM System OM-1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography information
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography information
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
78
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Street photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography features
OM System OM-1 Sports photography features
46
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (520 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography info
OM System OM-1 Travel photography info
57
MP count good (18 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
78
great battery pack (520 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
OM System OM-1 as a Landscape photography camera
61
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (520 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging features
OM System OM-1 Vlogging features
9
no video
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs OM System OM-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and OM System OM-1
 Leica M-E Typ 220OM System OM-1
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 OM System OM-1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2022-02-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 2500 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 1053
Cross focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 118
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 787 not tested
Other
Battery life - 520 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLX-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots 1 Two
Retail price $0 $2,199