Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-P7

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Olympus E-P7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 9 years prior to the E-P7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the E-P7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Olympus PEN E-P7. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-P7 has proportions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Olympus E-P7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the E-P7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and E-P7 is 79 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and E-P7.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-P7 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.