Leica M8 vs Olympus E-420
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Leica M8 vs Olympus E-420 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Released July 2007
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Announced June 2008
- Replaced the Olympus E-410
Leica M8 vs Olympus E-420 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica M8 vs Olympus E-420, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the E-420 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the M8 (APS-H) and E-420 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe M8 was released 10 months prior to the E-420 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the M8 matches up against the E-420 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica M8 vs Olympus E-420 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M8 & Olympus E-420. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M8 Gallery & Olympus E-420 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Olympus E-420
M8 | E-420 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Leica M8
E-420 | M8 | |||
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Announced | June 2008 | July 2007 | More modern by 10 months | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Olympus E-420
M8 | E-420 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Leica M8 vs Olympus E-420 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 features external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-420 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Leica M8 vs Olympus E-420 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the M8 versus the E-420.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and E-420 is 79 and 77 respectively.
Leica M8 vs Olympus E-420 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and E-420.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The M8 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged M8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Leica M8 vs Olympus E-420 Specifications
Leica M8 | Olympus E-420 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica M8 | Olympus E-420 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2007-07-31 | 2008-06-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 27 x 18mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 486.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 2500 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 59 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 591 grams (1.30 lbs) | 426 grams (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 59 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 663 | 527 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 550 pictures | 500 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $4,400 | $999 |