Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic GX850

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GX850, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively close but the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and GX850 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 5 years prior to the GX850 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the M-E Typ 220 scores versus the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the GX850.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and GX850 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.