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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II front
Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II 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
  • Announced November 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 262
Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3968 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 740g - 134 x 102 x 90mm
  • Introduced January 2023
  • Old Model is Panasonic S5
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic S5 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the S5 II (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was launched 8 years earlier than the S5 II which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the S5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Panasonic S5 II

 M Typ 262 S5 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 II over the Leica M Typ 262

 S5 II M Typ 262 
IntroducedJanuary 2023November 2015More modern by 86 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kCrisper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic S5 II

 M Typ 262 S5 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 has physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 II has sizing of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the S5 II.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and S5 II is 77 and 59 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and S5 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S5 II as a Portrait photography camera
75
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
87
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography info
Panasonic S5 II Street photography info
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S5 II Sports photography advice
50
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (370 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S5 II Travel photography factors
58
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (370 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S5 II Landscape photography highlights
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
83
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging features
Panasonic S5 II Vlogging features
22
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
lack of external mic support
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3968 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic S5 II
 Leica M Typ 262Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II
Also referred to as Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-11-19 2023-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro -
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 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5952 x 3976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 779
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Leica L
Amount of lenses 59 65
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 5952 x 3968 @ 30p/24p
Max video resolution - 5952x3968
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 740 grams (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 134 x 102 x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 370 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 DMW-BLJ31
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at release $5,069 $2,000