Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-P7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M Edition 60 versus Olympus E-P7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and the E-P7 (20MP) is very similar but the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Edition 60 was introduced 7 years before the E-P7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M Edition 60 matches up against the E-P7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 & Olympus PEN E-P7. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Olympus E-P7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 has 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-P7 has specifications of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the E-P7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and E-P7 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and E-P7.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.