Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-PL9

Let's look much closer at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Olympus E-PL9, 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-PL9 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was announced 3 years earlier than the E-PL9 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M Typ 262 scores versus the E-PL9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 262 & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The whole galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 has physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the Leica M Typ 262 versus Olympus E-PL9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the E-PL9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and E-PL9 is 77 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and E-PL9.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.