Leica M9-P vs OM System OM-1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica M9-P vs OM System OM-1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the OM System OM-1 (20MP) is very comparable but the M9-P (Full frame) and OM System OM-1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M9-P was introduced 11 years earlier than the OM System OM-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the M9-P matches up against the OM System OM-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9-P and OM System OM-1. The whole galleries are provided at Leica M9-P Gallery and OM System OM-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M9-P has got external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the OM System OM-1 has proportions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M9-P vs OM System OM-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the M9-P versus the OM System OM-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and OM System OM-1 is 78 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and OM System OM-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M9-P using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the OM System OM-1 will show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M9-P will be behind in sensor innovation.