Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GM5

The following is a extended comparison of the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GM5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and GM5 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and GM5 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 262 was launched 15 months after the GM5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the GM5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 has external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM5 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M Typ 262 against the GM5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and GM5 is 77 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M Typ 262 and GM5.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern M Typ 262 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.