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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
79
Imaging
64
Features
28
Overall
49
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Announced September 2012
Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF7
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic GF6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the GF6 (16MP) is very close but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GF6 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The M-E Typ 220 was introduced 6 months prior to the GF6 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 scores versus the GF6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Panasonic GF6

 M-E Typ 220 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 GF6 M-E Typ 220 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF6

 M-E Typ 220 GF6 
ReleasedSeptember 2012April 2013Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic GF6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the M-E Typ 220 and the GF6.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and GF6 is 79 and 87 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and GF6.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
70
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
64
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Street photography with Panasonic GF6
65
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
77
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
46
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography advice
57
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
69
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging features
Panasonic GF6 Vlogging features
9
no video
32
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF6
 Leica M-E Typ 220Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M-E Typ 220 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2013-04-08
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5212 x 3472 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 2500 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 585g (1.29 lb) 323g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 54
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.6
DXO Low light score 787 622
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $326