Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-PL8

Below, we will be contrasting the Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus E-PL8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 10 months prior to the E-PL8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M Typ 262 grades vs the E-PL8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus PEN E-PL8. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL8 has measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the E-PL8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and E-PL8 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and E-PL8.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.