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Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X 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
  • Other Name is Typ 262
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Olympus E-M1X

 M Typ 262 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Leica M Typ 262

 E-M1X M Typ 262 
LaunchedJanuary 2019November 2015More recent by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus E-M1X

 M Typ 262 E-M1X 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

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

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography details
Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
50
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no liveview feature
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (870 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
58
MP count good (24 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
68
good battery life (870 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
22
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
lack of microphone jack
68
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
heavier than competition (997 grams)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus E-M1X
 Leica M Typ 262Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Also called Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-11-19 2019-01-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 121
Lens
Lens support Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution - 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 997g (2.20 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 870 images
Form of battery - Built-in
Battery ID BP-SCL2 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $5,069 $2,999