Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q7

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The M-E Typ 220 was brought out 10 months before the Q7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up vs the Q7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M-E Typ 220 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 against the Q7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and Q7 is 79 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M-E Typ 220 and Q7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older M-E Typ 220 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.