Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-P2

Below is a complete overview of the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-P2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was introduced 2 years later than the E-P2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the E-P2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Check out the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-P2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the E-P2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and E-P2 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and E-P2.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger M-E Typ 220 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.