Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GF2

Lets examine more closely at the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GF2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and GF2 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was unveiled 3 years later than the GF2 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the T Type 701 matches up against the GF2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica T Typ 701 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The full galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica T Type 701 enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the GF2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and GF2 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and GF2.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T Type 701 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica T Type 701 will give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern T Type 701 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.