Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Here is a extended analysis of the Leica M Typ 240 versus Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was released 5 years before the E-M1 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M Typ 240 matches up versus the E-M1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 has 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) and the Olympus E-M1 II has sizing of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Leica M Typ 240 versus Olympus E-M1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the E-M1 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and E-M1 II is 74 and 68 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and E-M1 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.