Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GH5

Let's look closer at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was introduced 5 years prior to the GH5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up vs the GH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has proportions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the GH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and GH5 is 79 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and GH5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be behind in sensor tech.