Clicky

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF6
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic GF5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GF5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The M-E Typ 220 was launched 6 months after the GF5 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up against the GF5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Panasonic GF5

 M-E Typ 220 GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 GF5 M-E Typ 220 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF5

 M-E Typ 220 GF5 
LaunchedSeptember 2012April 2012Same age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic GF5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the GF5.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and GF5 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and GF5.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF5
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography info
Panasonic GF5 Street photography info
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography factors
46
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
41
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography information
57
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
61
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography advice
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
59
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
32
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF5
 Leica M-E Typ 220Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-04-05
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 dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 2500 12800
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.30 m
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585 grams (1.29 lb) 267 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 50
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.0
DXO Low light score 787 573
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $600