Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Revealed September 2012
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R Overview
Lets look closer at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (Full frame).
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The M-E Typ 220 was unveiled 7 years before the S1R which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M-E Typ 220 grades against the S1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The full galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Panasonic S1R
M-E Typ 220 | S1R |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Leica M-E Typ 220
S1R | M-E Typ 220 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 77 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic S1R
M-E Typ 220 | S1R | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 provides external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
Check the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic S1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the S1R.
![Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and S1R is 79 and 54 respectively.
![Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and S1R.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1R to deliver extra detail having an extra 29 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-E-Typ-220-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-S1R-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications
Leica M-E Typ 220 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2012-09-17 | 2019-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 47MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 8000 x 6000 |
Highest native ISO | 2500 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Leica L |
Available lenses | 59 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 585 grams (1.29 lb) | 1020 grams (2.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 69 | 100 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 26.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 787 | 3525 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | - |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $3,698 |