Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1

Following is a complete review of the Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-PL1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was launched 3 years after the E-PL1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the T Type 701 matches up vs the E-PL1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica T Typ 701 and Olympus PEN E-PL1. The complete galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Olympus E-PL1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1 has dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

Check the Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-PL1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the T Type 701 vs the E-PL1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and E-PL1 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and E-PL1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica T Type 701 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher T Type 701 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.