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Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Launched September 2012
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus PEN-F, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively comparable but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was announced 4 years prior to the PEN-F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M Typ 240 matches up against the PEN-F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Olympus PEN-F

 M Typ 240 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Leica M Typ 240

 PEN-F M Typ 240 
IntroducedJanuary 2016September 2012More modern by 40 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus PEN-F

 M Typ 240 PEN-F 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 has got 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 PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 240 and the PEN-F.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and PEN-F is 74 and 84 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and PEN-F.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography info
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
75
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
68
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
56
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
low battery power (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography factors
63
weather sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
75
provides touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Olympus PEN-F
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
low battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Vlogging camera
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus PEN-F
 Leica M Typ 240Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Olympus PEN-F
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2016-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 74
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 12.4
DXO Low light rating 1860 894
Other
Battery life 500 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $5,479 $1,000