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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed September 2012
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was launched 8 years earlier than the E-M1 III and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up vs the E-M1 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 M-E Typ 220 E-M1 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 E-M1 III M-E Typ 220 
LaunchedFebruary 2020September 2012More recent by 90 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus E-M1 III

 M-E Typ 220 E-M1 III 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 III has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Olympus E-M1 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the E-M1 III.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and E-M1 III is 79 and 67 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and E-M1 III.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Street photography factors
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography advice
46
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography details
57
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
79
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
61
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Leica M-E Typ 220Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2020-02-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic IX
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 2500 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lbs) 580 grams (1.28 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 420 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Card slots One Dual
Launch price $0 $1,800