Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX1

Its time to look closer at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GX1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the GX1 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GX1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 8 months after the GX1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the GX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

See the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the GX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and GX1 is 79 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and GX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-E Typ 220 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M-E Typ 220 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.