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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S 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
  • Revealed September 2012
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic GH5S

 M Typ 240 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Leica M Typ 240

 GH5S M Typ 240 
RevealedJanuary 2018September 2012More recent by 64 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k920kClearer display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GH5S

 M Typ 240 GH5S 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

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

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
62
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
68
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
56
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
63
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
61
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH5S
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH5S Vlogging highlights
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GH5S
 Leica M Typ 240Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-09-17 2018-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 3680 x 2760
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.76x
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 per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 660 gr (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1860 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 images 440 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $5,479 $2,498