Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PL2

Lets look more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PL2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was released 20 months later than the E-PL2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M Typ 240 grades against the E-PL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 & Olympus PEN E-PL2. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 provides external 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-PL2 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the E-PL2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and E-PL2 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and E-PL2.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 240 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.