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Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
79
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Leica M8 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs

Leica M8
(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
Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P1
  • New Model is Olympus E-P3
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Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is very well matched but the M8 (APS-H) and E-P2 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The M8 was brought out 3 years before the E-P2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M8 scores versus the E-P2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Olympus E-P2

 M8 E-P2 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Leica M8

 E-P2 M8 
RevealedApril 2010July 2007Newer by 33 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Leica M8 and Olympus E-P2

 M8 E-P2 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 has outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has proportions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M8 vs the E-P2.

Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M8 and E-P2 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M8 and E-P2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M8 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-P2 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M8 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography highlights
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M8
Street photography with Olympus E-P2
62
sensor size is good (APS-H)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica M8 Sports photography features
Olympus E-P2 Sports photography features
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
good battery power (550 per charge)
no liveview
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M8 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-P2 Travel photography factors
51
good battery power (550 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
43
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (300 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M8 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography info
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
sensor size is good (APS-H)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (550 per charge)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
60
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M8 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P2 Vlogging factors
9
can't record video
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Leica M8 vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M8 and Olympus E-P2
 Leica M8Olympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model Leica M8 Olympus PEN E-P2
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2007-07-31 2010-04-22
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 27 x 18mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 486.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3936 x 2630 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 2500 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1.3 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 591g (1.30 lb) 355g (0.78 lb)
Dimensions 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 56
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 10.4
DXO Low light score 663 505
Other
Battery life 550 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $4,400 $799