Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
Photography Glossary Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M Typ 240 was unveiled 7 years before the S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M Typ 240 scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic S1
| M Typ 240 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Leica M Typ 240
| S1 | M Typ 240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 |  | September 2012 | Newer by 77 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+1180k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic S1
| M Typ 240 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 has outside measurements 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 Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the S1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and S1 is 74 and 54 respectively.
Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and S1.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged M Typ 240 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Leica M Typ 240 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica M Typ 240 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2012-09-17 | 2019-02-01 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Leica L |
| Total lenses | 59 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/320 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 1021 gr (2.25 lb) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 84 | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 25.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1860 | 3333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | 380 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Dual |
| Retail cost | $5,479 | $2,498 |