Leica M9-P vs Olympus E-P5

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Leica M9-P versus Olympus E-P5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the E-P5 (16MP) is pretty close but the M9-P (Full frame) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The M9-P was brought out 3 years earlier than the E-P5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M9-P scores against the E-P5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M9-P and Olympus PEN E-P5. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica M9-P features outer 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) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

See the Leica M9-P versus Olympus E-P5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the M9-P compared to the E-P5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M9-P and E-P5 is 78 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M9-P and E-P5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica M9-P will provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged M9-P will be behind in sensor technology.