Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic LX10

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica M Typ 262 and Panasonic LX10, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is fairly similar but the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and LX10 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The M Typ 262 was launched 10 months prior to the LX10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M Typ 262 scores against the LX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The complete galleries are provided at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 has got 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) while the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the LX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and LX10 is 77 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and LX10.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M Typ 262 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.