Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus E-PM1

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and E-PM1 is 74 and 89 respectively.

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.