Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GH1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Leica T Type 701 versus Panasonic GH1, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The T Type 701 was unveiled 4 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the T Type 701 scores vs the GH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica T Typ 701 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The full galleries are available at Leica T Type 701 Gallery & Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 features 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 Panasonic GH1 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the T Type 701 versus the GH1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and GH1 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and GH1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The T Type 701 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica T Type 701 will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher T Type 701 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.