Leica M11 Monochrome vs Olympus E-P2

Below, we will be comparing the Leica M11 Monochrome versus Olympus E-P2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and E-P2 (12MP) and the M11 Monochrome (Full frame) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The M11 Monochrome was introduced 13 years after the E-P2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M11 Monochrome grades vs the E-P2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M11 Monochrome & Olympus PEN E-P2. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery & Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica M11 Monochrome has got exterior dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has specifications of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the M11 Monochrome and the E-P2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M11 Monochrome and E-P2 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M11 Monochrome and E-P2.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The M11 Monochrome with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica M11 Monochrome will give greater detail using its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.