Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF8
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- Leica M Mount
- 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
- Introduced November 2015
- Also Known as Typ 262
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2016
- Older Model is Panasonic GF7
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Lets look closer at the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GF8, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and GF8 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M Typ 262 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the GF8 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M Typ 262 matches up against the GF8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Panasonic GF8
| M Typ 262 | GF8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Leica M Typ 262
| GF8 | M Typ 262 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GF8
| M Typ 262 | GF8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2015 |  | February 2016 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 features 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) and the Panasonic GF8 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the GF8.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M Typ 262 and GF8 is 77 and 90 respectively.
Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and GF8.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will provide extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications
| Leica M Typ 262 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Panasonic |
| Model type | Leica M Typ 262 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 |
| Also called as | Typ 262 | - |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2015-11-19 | 2016-02-15 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 surface area | 855.6mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5952 x 3976 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 59 | 107 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | None |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/500s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.8 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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 data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 266g (0.59 pounds) |
| 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 All around 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 | - | 230 pictures |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-SCL2 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $5,069 | $549 |