Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P1

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M10 versus Olympus E-P1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and E-P1 (12MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and E-P1 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The M10 was announced 7 years after the E-P1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M10 scores vs the E-P1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M10 and Olympus PEN E-P1. The whole galleries are available at Leica M10 Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M10 offers outer measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Olympus E-P1 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the M10 vs the E-P1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and E-P1 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and E-P1.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M10 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Leica M10 will deliver more detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer M10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.