Leica M Edition 60 vs OM System OM-1

Here, we are reviewing the Leica M Edition 60 vs OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is fairly close but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The M Edition 60 was launched 8 years prior to the OM System OM-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the OM System OM-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 and OM System OM-1. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and OM System OM-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has specifications of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the OM System OM-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and OM System OM-1 is 74 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and OM System OM-1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M Edition 60 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.