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Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 262
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Below is a complete assessment of the Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus PEN-F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively close but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The M Typ 262 was launched 2 months before the PEN-F so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the PEN-F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Olympus PEN-F

 M Typ 262 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Leica M Typ 262

 PEN-F M Typ 262 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kClearer screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus PEN-F

 M Typ 262 PEN-F 
ReleasedNovember 2015January 2016Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 features 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) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the PEN-F.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and PEN-F is 77 and 84 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and PEN-F.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Street photography factors
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
50
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography details
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography details
58
MP count good (24 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
75
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography details
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica M Typ 262
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
22
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low ( resolution)
does not have mic port
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus PEN-F
 Leica M Typ 262Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Olympus PEN-F
Otherwise known as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2016-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 59 107
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution - 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 427g (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 894
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $5,069 $1,000