Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S

Its time to look closer at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic GH5S, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GH5S (10MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GH5S (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 240 was brought out 6 years prior to the GH5S and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M Typ 240 scores against the GH5S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic GH5S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the GH5S.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and GH5S is 74 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and GH5S.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will provide you with more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.