Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1
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![Leica M Typ 240 front Leica M Typ 240 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Leica_M_Typ_240_0.jpg)
![Olympus PEN E-PM1 front Olympus PEN E-PM1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus_PEN_E-PM1_0.jpg)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Leica M Mount
- 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed November 2011
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
Let's look closer at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Olympus E-PM1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.
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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 10 months after the E-PM1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M Typ 240 grades against the E-PM1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Olympus E-PM1
M Typ 240 | E-PM1 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 10 months |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Leica M Typ 240
E-PM1 | M Typ 240 |
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Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus E-PM1
M Typ 240 | E-PM1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 has got outer 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-PM1 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Olympus E-PM1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 against the E-PM1.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and E-PM1 is 74 and 89 respectively.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and E-PM1.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will produce extra detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 240 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Leica-M-Typ-240-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica M Typ 240 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2011-11-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 59 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 1% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 grams (1.50 pounds) | 265 grams (0.58 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 84 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | 1860 | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $5,479 | $499 |