Leica M9 vs Olympus E-M1

Its time to examine more closely at the Leica M9 versus Olympus E-M1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the E-M1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the M9 (Full frame) and E-M1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The M9 was brought out 5 years prior to the E-M1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the M9 grades against the E-M1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M9 and Olympus OM-D E-M1. The entire galleries are available at Leica M9 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M9 provides physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Leica M9 versus Olympus E-M1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M9 vs the E-M1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M9 and E-M1 is 79 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M9 and E-M1.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M9 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M9 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older M9 is going to be behind in sensor technology.