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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R 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
  • Launched September 2012
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was released 7 years before the S1R which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M Typ 240 grades against the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic S1R

 M Typ 240 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Leica M Typ 240

 S1R M Typ 240 
IntroducedFebruary 2019September 2012More modern by 77 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kCrisper display (+1180k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic S1R

 M Typ 240 S1R 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 features physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the S1R.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and S1R is 74 and 54 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and S1R.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic S1R to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography highlights
82
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
87
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography details
Panasonic S1R Street photography details
68
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
71
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
56
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery pack (360 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
MP count decent (24MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count high (47MP)
low battery pack (360 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone socket
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (1,020g)
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic S1R
 Leica M Typ 240Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Total lenses 59 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 1020 grams (2.25 lbs)
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 84 100
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 14.1
DXO Low light rating 1860 3525
Other
Battery life 500 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Two
Pricing at release $5,479 $3,698