Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q-S1
79 Imaging
65 Features
28 Overall
50
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
43
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Released August 2014
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax Q-S1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M-E Typ 220 was announced 22 months prior to the Q-S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M-E Typ 220 grades vs the Q-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M-E Typ 220 over the Pentax Q-S1
| M-E Typ 220 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Leica M-E Typ 220
| Q-S1 | M-E Typ 220 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2014 |  | September 2012 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax Q-S1
| M-E Typ 220 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M-E Typ 220 versus the Q-S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-E Typ 220 and Q-S1 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and Q-S1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will give you more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsStreet Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoSports Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthTravel Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banLandscape Comparison
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Leica M-E Typ 220 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Pentax |
| Model type | Leica M-E Typ 220 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2014-08-04 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 2500 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Pentax Q |
| Amount of lenses | 59 | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 585 gr (1.29 lbs) | 203 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 250 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $0 | $250 |