Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic S5 II X

The following is a in depth analysis of the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic S5 II X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the S5 II X (24MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 8 years earlier than the S5 II X which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S5 II X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M Typ 262 scores against the S5 II X for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Mark II X. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Panasonic S5 II X Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 has physical 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) while the Panasonic S5 II X has measurements of 134mm x 102mm x 90mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

See the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic S5 II X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M Typ 262 against the S5 II X.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and S5 II X is 77 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and S5 II X.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M Typ 262 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.