Leica M Typ 240 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Leica V-Lux 20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Leica. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and V-Lux 20 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and V-Lux 20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 2 years later than the V-Lux 20 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica V-Lux 20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M Typ 240 scores against the V-Lux 20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Leica V-Lux 20. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Leica V-Lux 20 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Leica M Typ 240 versus Leica V-Lux 20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 240 and the V-Lux 20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and V-Lux 20 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and V-Lux 20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 240 should have a benefit in sensor tech.