Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S5

Let's look a little more in depth at the Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 9 years earlier than the S5 which is a fairly large gap 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 S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the S5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has proportions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the S5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and S5 is 74 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and S5.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged M Typ 240 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.