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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Olympus E-PL5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced September 2012
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Olympus E-PL5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is fairly close but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was launched very close to the E-PL5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 scores versus the E-PL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Olympus E-PL5

 M-E Typ 220 E-PL5 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 E-PL5 M-E Typ 220 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus E-PL5

 M-E Typ 220 E-PL5 
IntroducedSeptember 2012September 2012Same generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with outside 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) whilst the Olympus E-PL5 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Olympus E-PL5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the E-PL5.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL5 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL5.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL5 Portrait photography advice
71
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Street photography camera
65
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL5 Sports photography details
46
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography info
Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography info
57
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
75
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography features
61
manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging information
Olympus E-PL5 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus E-PL5
 Leica M-E Typ 220Olympus PEN E-PL5
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Olympus PEN E-PL5
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-09-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5212 x 3472 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 2500 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585 gr (1.29 lb) 325 gr (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 72
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 12.3
DXO Low light score 787 889
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $400