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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6 front
Portability
56
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Alternate Name is Typ 262
Panasonic GH6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5760 x 2880 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 823g - 139 x 100 x 100mm
  • Launched February 2022
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH5 II
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GH6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the GH6 (25MP) is relatively close but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and GH6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The M Typ 262 was brought out 7 years before the GH6 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the M Typ 262 scores against the GH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Panasonic GH6

 M Typ 262 GH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH6 over the Leica M Typ 262

 GH6 M Typ 262 
LaunchedFebruary 2022November 2015Fresher by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k921kClearer screen (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GH6

 M Typ 262 GH6 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH6 has specifications of 139mm x 100mm x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9") along with a weight of 823 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 262 and the GH6.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and GH6 is 77 and 56 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and GH6.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic GH6 will result in more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH6 as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
79
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Panasonic GH6
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
Sports photography with Panasonic GH6
50
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low battery power (360 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
Travel photography with Panasonic GH6
58
decent megapixels (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (360 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GH6 Landscape photography details
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
low battery power (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GH6 Vlogging highlights
22
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great ( pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (5760 x 2880 resolution)
does have microphone socket
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GH6
 Leica M Typ 262Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6
Alternative name Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2022-02-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 5776 x 4336
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 59 118
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 5760 x 2880 @60p, 4096 x 2160 @ 120p
Highest video resolution - 5760x2880
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 823g (1.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 139 x 100 x 100mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 DMW-BLK22
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Slot 1: CFexpress Card (CFexpress Type B), Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/UHS-II, Video Speed Class 90 standard)
Card slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $5,069 $2,198