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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was manufactured 8 years prior to the S1H which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the S1H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic S1H

 M Typ 240 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Leica M Typ 240

 S1H M Typ 240 
LaunchedAugust 2019September 2012Newer by 84 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k920kCrisper screen (+1410k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic S1H

 M Typ 240 S1H 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 has got 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 S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic S1H in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 240 against the S1H.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and S1H is 74 and 52 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and S1H.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1H Sports photography info
56
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
63
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 240
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has mic support
heavier than average (1,052 grams)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic S1H
 Leica M Typ 240Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-09-17 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/320s
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) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 1052g (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $5,479 $3,998