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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Launched September 2012
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Old Model is Panasonic G85
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic G95, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is pretty well matched but the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and G95 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 7 years earlier than the G95 which is quite a serious gap as far as 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 G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the M Typ 240 grades against the G95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic G95

 M Typ 240 G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Leica M Typ 240

 G95 M Typ 240 
ReleasedApril 2019September 2012More modern by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k920kClearer screen (+320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic G95

 M Typ 240 G95 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 has got physical dimensions 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 G95 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 240 and the G95.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and G95 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and G95.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will give more detail because of its extra 3.7MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
Portrait photography with Panasonic G95
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography advice
Panasonic G95 Sports photography advice
56
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography info
Panasonic G95 Travel photography info
63
weather proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
73
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (290 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging factors
Panasonic G95 Vlogging factors
26
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic G95
 Leica M Typ 240Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M Typ 240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2012-09-17 2019-04-05
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 1% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 536g (1.18 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1860 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 290 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $5,479 $998