Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PM2

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica T Type 701 versus Olympus E-PM2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the E-PM2 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was revealed 12 months later than the E-PM2 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the T Type 701 grades against the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica T Typ 701 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The full galleries are provided at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 versus the E-PM2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and E-PM2 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and E-PM2.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The T Type 701 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The newer T Type 701 should have an advantage in sensor technology.