Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus TG-320

Below, we are looking at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus TG-320, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and TG-320 (14MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and TG-320 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was announced 9 months after the TG-320 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M Typ 240 grades versus the TG-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Typ 240 vs Olympus TG-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the TG-320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and TG-320 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and TG-320.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.