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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Released November 2015
  • Also referred to as Typ 262
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was launched 4 years earlier than the S1H which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M Typ 262 matches up versus the S1H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Panasonic S1H

 M Typ 262 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Leica M Typ 262

 S1H M Typ 262 
IntroducedAugust 2019November 2015Newer by 45 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k921kClearer screen (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic S1H

 M Typ 262 S1H 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M Typ 262 against the S1H.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and S1H is 77 and 52 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and S1H.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview
85
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
50
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count decent (24MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1H Vlogging advice
22
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution ( pixels)
missing external mic socket
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic S1H
 Leica M Typ 262Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M Typ 262 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Also Known as Typ 262 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-11-19 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Leica L
Available lenses 59 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution - 5952x3988
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 1052g (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $5,069 $3,998