Leica M Typ 240 vs OM System OM-1

The following is a detailed analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 and OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the OM System OM-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the OM System OM-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & OM System OM-1. The full galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & OM System OM-1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the OM System OM-1 has measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Leica M Typ 240 and OM System OM-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the OM System OM-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and OM System OM-1 is 74 and 65 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and OM System OM-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.