Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL1

Below is a in depth assessment of the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus E-PL1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 2 years later than the E-PL1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the E-PL1 in terms of 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-PL1. The complete galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got physical 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-PL1 has measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus E-PL1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the E-PL1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL1 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher M-E Typ 220 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.