Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

The following is a in depth assessment of the Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 240 was announced 14 months after the WG-1 GPS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 240 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the M Typ 240 scores against the WG-1 GPS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 240 has external 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 Pentax WG-1 GPS has specifications of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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 utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the WG-1 GPS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 240 and WG-1 GPS is 74 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 240 and WG-1 GPS.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 240 will deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.