Leica M9-P vs Olympus PEN-F

Here, we are looking at the Leica M9-P versus Olympus PEN-F, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the M9-P (18MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very close but the M9-P (Full frame) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The M9-P was brought out 5 years before the PEN-F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M9-P grades versus the PEN-F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9-P and Olympus PEN-F. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9-P Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M9-P comes with external measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Leica M9-P versus Olympus PEN-F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M9-P compared to the PEN-F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M9-P and PEN-F is 78 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M9-P and PEN-F.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M9-P featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older M9-P will be behind in sensor technology.