Leica M Edition 60 vs Olympus E-PM2

Let's take a closer look at the Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-PM2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M Edition 60 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the M Edition 60 (Full frame) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Edition 60 was launched 17 months after the E-PM2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M Edition 60 scores versus the E-PM2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The complete galleries are available at Leica M Edition 60 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M Edition 60 offers outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Leica M Edition 60 and Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M Edition 60 against the E-PM2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Edition 60 and E-PM2 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Edition 60 and E-PM2.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Edition 60 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica M Edition 60 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger M Edition 60 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.