Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-P2

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-P2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Edition 60 was manufactured 4 years later than the E-P2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the M Edition 60 grades against the E-P2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 provides outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-P2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the E-P2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M Edition 60 and E-P2 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and E-P2.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will offer extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent M Edition 60 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.