Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic GH4

Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Panasonic GH4, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and GH4 (16MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and GH4 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was unveiled 16 months before the GH4 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 240 features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has proportions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the GH4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 240 and GH4 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and GH4.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 240 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will offer you more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 240 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.