Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic S5 II

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and S5 II (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 11 years earlier than the S5 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up vs the S5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Panasonic S5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has proportions of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic S5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the S5 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and S5 II is 79 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and S5 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic S5 II to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.