Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1

Below is a extended analysis of the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and S1 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was launched 7 years before the S1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and S1 is 79 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and S1.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.