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Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8

Portability
74
Imaging
71
Features
47
Overall
61
Leica M Edition 60 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL8 front
Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63

Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 Key Specs

Leica M Edition 60
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released September 2014
Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL7
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-PL9
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-PL8, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Edition 60 was launched 24 months earlier than the E-PL8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M Edition 60 grades vs the E-PL8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Edition 60 over the Olympus E-PL8

 M Edition 60 E-PL8 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL8 over the Leica M Edition 60

 E-PL8 M Edition 60 
ReleasedSeptember 2016September 2014More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1037k920kCrisper screen (+117k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-PL8

 M Edition 60 E-PL8 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 has got exterior 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) while the Olympus E-PL8 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M Edition 60 compared to the E-PL8.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and E-PL8 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and E-PL8.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Edition 60 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged M Edition 60 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 sensor size comparison

Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-PL8 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL8 Street photography details
68
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL8 Sports photography info
56
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Edition 60 Travel photography information
Olympus E-PL8 Travel photography information
63
weather proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Edition 60
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL8
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Edition 60
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL8
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-PL8
 Leica M Edition 60Olympus PEN E-PL8
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model type Leica M Edition 60 Olympus PEN E-PL8
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-23 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 357g (0.79 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $500