Leica M Typ 262 vs Panasonic TS4

In this article, we are contrasting the Leica M Typ 262 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by companies Leica and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and TS4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The M Typ 262 was released 3 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica M Typ 262 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the M Typ 262 grades versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 provides external dimensions 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 TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M Typ 262 versus the TS4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 262 and TS4 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 262 and TS4.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica M Typ 262 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.