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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
56

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Released September 2012
Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GM1
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic GM5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was introduced 24 months before the GM5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 scores versus the GM5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Panasonic GM5

 M-E Typ 220 GM5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 GM5 M-E Typ 220 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014September 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GM5

 M-E Typ 220 GM5 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Panasonic GM5 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic GM5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the GM5.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M-E Typ 220 and GM5 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and GM5.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM5
71
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Street photography features
Panasonic GM5 Street photography features
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
76
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
lighter than others in class (211g)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography info
Panasonic GM5 Sports photography info
46
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
48
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GM5 Travel photography factors
57
good resolution (18 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others in class (211 grams)
features touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography advice
61
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good resolution (18MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
69
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (220 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging details
Panasonic GM5 Vlogging details
9
can't record video
34
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (211g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GM5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GM5
 Leica M-E Typ 220Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585g (1.29 lb) 211g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 69 66
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.7
DXO Low light rating 787 721
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLH7
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $966