Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax S1

In this article, we will be looking at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Pentax S1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Leica and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and S1 (14MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The M-E Typ 220 was launched 19 months after the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M-E Typ 220 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M-E Typ 220 grades versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 & Pentax Optio S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 has outside 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 S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 compared to the S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and S1 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and S1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M-E Typ 220 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer M-E Typ 220 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.