Leica T Type 701 vs OM System OM-5

In this article, we are analyzing the Leica T Type 701 and OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is very close but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The T Type 701 was unveiled 9 years before the OM System OM-5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the T Type 701 scores versus the OM System OM-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 and OM System OM-5. The full galleries are provided at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 comes with outer dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the OM System OM-5 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Leica T Type 701 and OM System OM-5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 versus the OM System OM-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and OM System OM-5 is 85 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and OM System OM-5.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the OM System OM-5 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged T Type 701 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.