Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PL9

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-PL9, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The M Edition 60 was revealed 4 years before the E-PL9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the M Edition 60 matches up vs the E-PL9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Edition 60 & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The full galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Edition 60 comes with outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-PL9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M Edition 60 against the E-PL9.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Edition 60 and E-PL9 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Edition 60 and E-PL9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M Edition 60 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M Edition 60 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older M Edition 60 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.