Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-PM2

Below is a detailed comparison of the Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus E-PM2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 2 years later than the E-PM2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M Typ 262 scores versus the E-PM2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PM2 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the E-PM2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and E-PM2 is 77 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and E-PM2.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 provides an advantage in sensor technology.