Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-P3

Here is a in depth comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus E-P3, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 14 months later than the E-P3 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M Typ 240 matches up vs the E-P3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with exterior dimensions 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-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Check the Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus E-P3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M Typ 240 against the E-P3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and E-P3 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and E-P3.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will resolve more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 240 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.