Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GF7

On this page, we are comparing the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is very close but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GF7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 3 years prior to the GF7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M-E Typ 220 enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the GF7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and GF7 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and GF7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.