Leica M Typ 262 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Leica M Typ 262 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 3 years after the TG-820 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M Typ 262 scores versus the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M Typ 262 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 has external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and TG-820 iHS is 77 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will give you greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer M Typ 262 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.