Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Panasonic GF6
M-E Typ 220 | GF6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
GF6 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF6
M-E Typ 220 | GF6 | |||
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Released | September 2012 | ![]() | April 2013 | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Leica M-E Typ 220 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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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 |