Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF3

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic GF3, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GF3 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GF3 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was revealed 14 months after the GF3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M Typ 240 grades versus the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the GF3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and GF3 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and GF3.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will give more detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.