Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus SZ-15

Following is a complete overview of the Leica M Typ 240 versus Olympus SZ-15, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and SZ-15 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was introduced 9 months earlier than the SZ-15 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M Typ 240 scores against the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 offers external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Typ 240 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 240 and the SZ-15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and SZ-15 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and SZ-15.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.