Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-400

Here, we will be reviewing the Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and E-400 (10MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and E-400 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Edition 60 was launched 8 years after the E-400 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Edition 60 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the E-400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-400. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Olympus E-400 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 enjoys physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus E-400 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Check the Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the E-400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and E-400 is 74 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and E-400.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent M Edition 60 will have a benefit in sensor technology.