Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL7

Below, we are comparing the Leica M Edition 60 versus Olympus E-PL7, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The M Edition 60 was announced at a similar time to the E-PL7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the M Edition 60 scores against the E-PL7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus PEN E-PL7. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Edition 60 offers physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL7 has specifications of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Edition 60 versus Olympus E-PL7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M Edition 60 versus the E-PL7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and E-PL7 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M Edition 60 and E-PL7.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Edition 60 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will give more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.