Leica M10 vs Olympus E-PL1

Here, we will be matching up the Leica M10 vs Olympus E-PL1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The M10 was launched 6 years later than the E-PL1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M10 grades vs the E-PL1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M10 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M10 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M10 has got outside 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) and the Olympus E-PL1 has specifications of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Examine the Leica M10 vs Olympus E-PL1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M10 and the E-PL1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and E-PL1 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and E-PL1.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M10 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M10 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger M10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.