Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 II

In this write-up, we are matching up the Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the E-M1 II and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M Typ 262 grades vs the E-M1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 comes with outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 II has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M Typ 262 and the E-M1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and E-M1 II is 77 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and E-M1 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.