Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1

Its time to look much closer at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was revealed 2 years after the E-M1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the M Typ 262 scores vs the E-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 262 & Olympus OM-D E-M1. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 features exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 262 and the E-M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and E-M1 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and E-M1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.