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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Other Name is Typ 262
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Updated by Panasonic GX8
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and GX7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 262 was introduced 2 years after the GX7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the M Typ 262 grades vs the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Panasonic GX7

 M Typ 262 GX7 
ReleasedNovember 2015November 2013More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Leica M Typ 262

 GX7 M Typ 262 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GX7

 M Typ 262 GX7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M Typ 262 enjoys external 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 GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 vs the GX7.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and GX7 is 77 and 81 respectively.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and GX7.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M Typ 262 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica M Typ 262 will give greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica M Typ 262
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
75
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
71
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 262
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
50
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery (350 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography info
58
decent megapixels (24MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
67
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
73
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging info
22
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
34
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic GX7
 Leica M Typ 262Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica M Typ 262 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Alternate name Typ 262 -
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-11-19 2013-11-07
Physical type 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 area 855.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5952 x 3976 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution - 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (1.32 lb) 402 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 718
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL2 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $5,069 $1,000