Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X

Let's look closer at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is relatively similar but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The M Typ 262 was brought out 4 years prior to the E-M1X and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M Typ 262 scores vs the E-M1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The entire galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 has got outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Analyze the Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the E-M1X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and E-M1X is 77 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and E-M1X.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.