Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic G85

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic G85, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very close but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and G85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The T Type 701 was manufactured 3 years before the G85 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the T Type 701 scores versus the G85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 has got outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has sizing of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 against the G85.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and G85 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and G85.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged T Type 701 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.