Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL6
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL6 Key Specs
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- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched August 2014
- Successor is Olympus E-PL7
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On this page, we are evaluating the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus E-PL6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the E-PL6 (16MP) is fairly close but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe M-E Typ 220 was introduced 22 months before the E-PL6 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M-E Typ 220 scores versus the E-PL6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus PEN E-PL6. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Olympus E-PL6
| M-E Typ 220 | E-PL6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
| E-PL6 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2014 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 22 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus E-PL6
| M-E Typ 220 | E-PL6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL6 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus E-PL6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the E-PL6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL6 is 79 and 88 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL6 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL6.
All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL6 Specifications
| Leica M-E Typ 220 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Leica | Olympus |
| Model | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Olympus PEN E-PL6 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2014-08-01 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VI |
| 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 2500 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Available lenses | 59 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 585g (1.29 pounds) | 325g (0.72 pounds) |
| Physical 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 All around score | 69 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 787 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 360 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $0 | $300 |