Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM1

Its time to take a deeper look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic GM1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is very similar but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GM1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 15 months earlier than the GM1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the GM1 with 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-GM1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic GM1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the GM1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and GM1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and GM1.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.