Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL1s, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 3 years later than the E-PL1s and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M Edition 60 scores vs the E-PL1s in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Edition 60 & Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL1s in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the E-PL1s.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and E-PL1s is 74 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M Edition 60 and E-PL1s.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Edition 60 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M Edition 60 will show more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer M Edition 60 provides an advantage in sensor tech.