Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q-S1

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was brought out 22 months before the Q-S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M Typ 240 grades against the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 240 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 240 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to 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") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Pentax Q-S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 240 compared to the Q-S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and Q-S1 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 240 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 240 will resolve extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older M Typ 240 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.