Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-PL6

Lets look more in depth at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-PL6, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and E-PL6 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and E-PL6 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was launched 16 months later than the E-PL6 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M Typ 262 matches up vs the E-PL6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Olympus PEN E-PL6. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Olympus E-PL6 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 provides physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL6 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the E-PL6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and E-PL6 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and E-PL6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern M Typ 262 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.