Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Panasonic ZS7

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The M-E Typ 220 was announced 15 months later than the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has got outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the ZS7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and ZS7 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M-E Typ 220 and ZS7.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M-E Typ 220 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher M-E Typ 220 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.