Leica M-Monochrom vs Olympus E-PM2

Following is a comprehensive review of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Olympus E-PM2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is very comparable but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The M-Monochrom was announced 12 months earlier than the E-PM2 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M-Monochrom scores vs the E-PM2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M-Monochrom comes with outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Leica M-Monochrom versus Olympus E-PM2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M-Monochrom versus the E-PM2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and E-PM2 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and E-PM2.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-Monochrom will show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.