Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GH4

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the GH4 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 16 months prior to the GH4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the GH4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are available at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GH4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the GH4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and GH4 is 79 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and GH4.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will show greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.