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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 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
  • Revealed November 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Typ 262
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Successor is Panasonic GF8
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic GF7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and GF7 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 262 was revealed 10 months after the GF7 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Panasonic GF7

 M Typ 262 GF7 
LaunchedNovember 2015February 2015Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Leica M Typ 262

 GF7 M Typ 262 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GF7

 M Typ 262 GF7 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic GF7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the GF7.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and GF7 is 77 and 90 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and GF7.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 262 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Portrait photography advice
75
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Street photography advice
Panasonic GF7 Street photography advice
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography info
50
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
52
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica M Typ 262
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
58
good MP (24 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging information
Panasonic GF7 Vlogging information
22
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video ( resolution)
no external mic jack
33
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GF7
 Leica M Typ 262Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M Typ 262 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Also called as Typ 262 -
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2015-02-01
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5952 x 3976 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 230 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $5,069 $308