Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5

Following is a in depth overview of the Leica M10 versus Olympus E-P5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The M10 was introduced 3 years after the E-P5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M10 matches up against the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M10 and Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M10 Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M10 enjoys exterior measurements 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-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Leica M10 versus Olympus E-P5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M10 against the E-P5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and E-P5 is 75 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and E-P5.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M10 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M10 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger M10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.