Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 20 months after the E-PL2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 scores versus the E-PL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has proportions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

See the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the E-PL2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL2 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent M-E Typ 220 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.