Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-P5

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-P5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 2 years after the E-P5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the E-P5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 262 & Olympus PEN E-P5. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 has got outer 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) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the E-P5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and E-P5 is 77 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and E-P5.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will give you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.