Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF3
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF3 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
- Released September 2012
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Released August 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic GF2
- New Model is Panasonic GF5
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Following is a complete overview of the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GF3 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 14 months after the GF3 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the M-E Typ 220 grades versus the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Panasonic GF3
| M-E Typ 220 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2012 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
| GF3 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF3
| M-E Typ 220 | GF3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the GF3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and GF3 is 79 and 90 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and GF3.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger M-E Typ 220 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
| Leica M-E Typ 220 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-09-17 | 2011-08-11 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 2500 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 59 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
| Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 585 grams (1.29 pounds) | 264 grams (0.58 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 69 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 20.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 787 | 459 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 300 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $0 | $360 |