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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
74
Imaging
70
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 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
  • Announced September 2012
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic GF7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GF7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 3 years prior to the GF7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Panasonic GF7

 M Typ 240 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Leica M Typ 240

 GF7 M Typ 240 
RevealedFebruary 2015September 2012More modern by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GF7

 M Typ 240 GF7 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 enjoys external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 240 vs the GF7.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and GF7 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 240 and GF7.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 240
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
65
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Street photography features
Panasonic GF7 Street photography features
68
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent MP (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
52
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography features
63
weather sealing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
features touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica M Typ 240
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF7
74
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging factors
26
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
33
touchscreen
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic GF7
 Leica M Typ 240Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M Typ 240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-09-17 2015-02-01
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 5.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 266g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $5,479 $308