Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax P80

On this page, we will be matching up the Leica M Typ 240 versus Pentax P80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and P80 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and P80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The M Typ 240 was introduced 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M Typ 240 scores versus the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 has outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Leica M Typ 240 versus Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the P80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and P80 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and P80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 240 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will render more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.