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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(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
Panasonic GF5
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GF3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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic GF5

 M Typ 240 GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Leica M Typ 240

 GF5 M Typ 240 
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Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GF5

 M Typ 240 GF5 
RevealedSeptember 2012April 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kExact 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).

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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.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
56
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Panasonic GF5
68
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
70
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 240
Sports photography with Panasonic GF5
56
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
41
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 240
Travel photography with Panasonic GF5
63
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
61
includes touch focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography advice
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
59
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging details
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging details
26
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no mic socket
32
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GF5
 Leica M Typ 240Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
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