Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1R
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Announced November 2015
- Alternative Name is Typ 262
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Introduced February 2019

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1R Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

The M Typ 262 was brought out 4 years prior to the S1R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M Typ 262 scores against the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1R Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Panasonic S1R
M Typ 262 | S1R |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Leica M Typ 262
S1R | M Typ 262 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | November 2015 | More modern by 39 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+1179k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic S1R
M Typ 262 | S1R | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 262 has got outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
See the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic S1R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the S1R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and S1R is 77 and 54 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and S1R.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic S1R to result in more detail having its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged M Typ 262 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications
Leica M Typ 262 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica M Typ 262 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R |
Otherwise known as | Typ 262 | - |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2015-11-19 | 2019-02-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 855.6mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 47 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 8000 x 6000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica M | Leica L |
Available lenses | 59 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 2,100 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | - | 3840x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 1020g (2.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 100 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3525 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL2 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail cost | $5,069 | $3,698 |