Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GH6

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and GH6 (25MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 10 years prior to the GH6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up vs the GH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Panasonic GH6 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH6 has sizing of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") having a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

Check out the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GH6 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 select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the GH6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and GH6 is 79 and 56 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and GH6.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GH6 will offer you extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind in sensor technology.