Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PL6

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Olympus E-PL6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was launched 22 months earlier than the E-PL6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the E-PL6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys outside 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-PL6 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the E-PL6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and E-PL6 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and E-PL6.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.