Leica M10 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Here, we will be matching up the Leica M10 and Olympus E-M1 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the M10 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is relatively comparable but the M10 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was released 5 months after the E-M1 II so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M10 matches up against the E-M1 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica M10 has external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") along with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Leica M10 and Olympus E-M1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 against the E-M1 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and E-M1 II is 75 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and E-M1 II.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica M10 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.