Leica M9-P vs Olympus E-PM1

Below, we are reviewing the Leica M9-P versus Olympus E-PM1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M9-P (18MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the M9-P (Full frame) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor size.

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The M9-P was launched 5 months before the E-PM1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M9-P grades against the E-PM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M9-P and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Leica M9-P enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Leica M9-P versus Olympus E-PM1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the M9-P vs the E-PM1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M9-P and E-PM1 is 78 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M9-P and E-PM1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M9-P due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M9-P will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.