Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GH5

Below is a detailed review of the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GH5, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and GH5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 262 was launched 13 months prior to the GH5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M Typ 262 scores against the GH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 features outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 262 against the GH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and GH5 is 77 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and GH5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.