Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic G9

Below is a thorough review of the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and G9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The M-E Typ 220 was introduced 6 years earlier than the G9 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up vs the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the G9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and G9 is 79 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and G9.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic G9 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.