Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S1R

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and S1R is 79 and 54 respectively.

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.