Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PM1

Let's examine more closely at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Olympus E-PM1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 10 months later than the E-PM1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the M-E Typ 220 grades against the E-PM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the E-PM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and E-PM1 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and E-PM1.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent M-E Typ 220 provides an edge in sensor innovation.