Leica M9 vs Olympus E-PL8

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica M9 versus Olympus E-PL8, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the M9 (18MP) and the E-PL8 (16MP) is very similar but the M9 (Full frame) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The M9 was unveiled 8 years prior to the E-PL8 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M9 scores against the E-PL8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M9 & Olympus PEN E-PL8. The full galleries are viewable at Leica M9 Gallery & Olympus E-PL8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica M9 has got physical dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M9 and the E-PL8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M9 and E-PL8 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M9 and E-PL8.

All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M9 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M9 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged M9 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.