Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PL1s

On this page, we are looking at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Olympus E-PL1s, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was launched 23 months later than the E-PL1s making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the E-PL1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus PEN E-PL1s. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1s Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 features outer measurements 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-PL1s has proportions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check out the Leica M Typ 240 versus Olympus E-PL1s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the E-PL1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and E-PL1s is 74 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and E-PL1s.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.