Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF1

Let's look more closely at the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GF1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was introduced 2 years after the GF1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the M Typ 240 scores against the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the GF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and GF1 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and GF1.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher M Typ 240 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.