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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
79
Imaging
65
Features
28
Overall
50
Leica M-E Typ 220 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D
  • Refreshed by Pentax K200D
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax K100D S, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and K100D S (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was revealed 5 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up against the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Pentax K100D S

 M-E Typ 220 K100D S 
ReleasedSeptember 2012June 2007Fresher by 64 months
Display resolution230k210kSharper display (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Leica M-E Typ 220

 K100D S M-E Typ 220 

Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax K100D S

 M-E Typ 220 K100D S 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 provides outer dimensions 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 Pentax K100D S has measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the K100D S.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and K100D S is 79 and 65 respectively.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-E Typ 220 and K100D S.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will give you greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M-E Typ 220 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
71
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
65
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Sports photography highlights
46
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no liveview
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M-E Typ 220
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
57
good MP (18MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M-E Typ 220 Vlogging advice
Pentax K100D S Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax K100D S
 Leica M-E Typ 220Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Pentax
Model type Leica M-E Typ 220 Pentax K100D Super
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-09-17 2007-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5212 x 3472 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 2500 3200
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 59 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (1.29 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 787 not tested
Other
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $520