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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Leica M-E Typ 220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX8
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GX7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M-E Typ 220 was launched 13 months earlier than the GX7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M-E Typ 220 scores versus the GX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Panasonic GX7

 M-E Typ 220 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 GX7 M-E Typ 220 
IntroducedNovember 2013September 2012Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GX7

 M-E Typ 220 GX7 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 features physical dimensions 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 GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the GX7.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and GX7 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and GX7.

Plainly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged M-E Typ 220 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 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 GX7
71
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
71
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography details
46
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
57
good resolution (18MP)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
67
has focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography factors
61
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GX7
 Leica M-E Typ 220Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-11-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5212 x 3472 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 2500 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 585 gr (1.29 pounds) 402 gr (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 12.2
DXO Low light rating 787 718
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
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