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Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the E-M1 III (20MP) is very well matched but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and E-M1 III (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 262 was revealed 5 years before the E-M1 III which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the E-M1 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 M Typ 262 E-M1 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Leica M Typ 262

 E-M1 III M Typ 262 
RevealedFebruary 2020November 2015More modern by 51 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus E-M1 III

 M Typ 262 E-M1 III 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 features outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1 III has proportions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the E-M1 III.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and E-M1 III is 77 and 67 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and E-M1 III.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
77
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography details
50
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography features
58
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
79
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging info
22
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus E-M1 III
 Leica M Typ 262Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model Leica M Typ 262 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Otherwise known as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-11-19 2020-02-11
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro TruePic IX
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 121
Cross focus points - 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution - 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 580 gr (1.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $5,069 $1,800