Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GF3
- New Model is Panasonic GF6

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GF5 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GF5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

The M Typ 240 was announced 6 months after the GF5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the M Typ 240 grades vs the GF5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic GF5
M Typ 240 | GF5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Leica M Typ 240
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GF5
M Typ 240 | GF5 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 240 against the GF5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and GF5 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and GF5.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Leica M Typ 240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica M Typ 240 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2012-04-05 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 59 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 267 gr (0.59 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 84 | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 1860 | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 360 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $5,479 | $600 |