Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PL8

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PL8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 5 years before the E-PL8 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 240 grades against the E-PL8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 features 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) and the Olympus E-PL8 has dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the E-PL8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and E-PL8 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and E-PL8.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will show extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.