Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL9

On this page, we will be reviewing the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL9, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was released 6 years earlier than the E-PL9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 scores against the E-PL9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The complete galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PL9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the E-PL9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL9 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and E-PL9.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.