Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic FH5

Let's look much closer at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic FH5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and FH5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 4 years later than the FH5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica M Typ 262 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 262 against the FH5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and FH5 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and FH5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will deliver greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern M Typ 262 should have an edge in sensor tech.