Leica M (Typ 240) vs Olympus E-M5 II

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Leica M (Typ 240) vs Olympus E-M5 II

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Leica M (Typ 240) Review.

4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M5 II Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M5 II in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Leica M10
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Succeeded by the Olympus E-M5 III
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Differences

Leica M (Typ 240) advantages over Olympus E-M5 II

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.05 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
M (Typ 240) test data on DxO Mark E-M5 II test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 908 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
More pixels
24.0 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Olympus E-M5 II advantages over Leica M (Typ 240)

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$899 vs $6995
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
469g vs 680g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.74x vs 0.68x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
10.4 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
18 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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Excellent handling in a compact, weather-sealed body; Crisp, roomy electronic viewfinder; Image quality that can take the fight to APS-C DSLRs; Unique high-res mode lets it bat far above its weight for static scenes; Extremely fast 10 fps burst shooting, Excellent video feature set
Control dials are easily bumped; Below-average battery life at default settings; Buffer depths for raw shooters are a bit limited; 16-megapixel sensor resolution feels dated; Weak bundled flash strobe
Read our Olympus E-M5 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Leica M Monochrom

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom

$6995
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoots 24p video

$7950
35mm

Higher extended ISO

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Leica M Monochrom

Olympus E-M5 II

Leica M Monochrom

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$7950
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Leica M Monochrom

Compared to Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$6995
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More dynamic range

$7999
35mm

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Olympus E-M5 II

Leica M-E (Typ 220)

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7999
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Leica M-E (Typ 220)

Compared to Panasonic GX7

Leica M (Typ 240)

Panasonic GX7

$6995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$648
4/3

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Panasonic GX7

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX7

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$648
4/3

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

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Compared to Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M (Typ 240)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

$6995
35mm

Longer exposure

$7495
35mm

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Olympus E-M5 II

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

$899
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

$7495
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M5 II vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Compared to Panasonic GX85

Leica M (Typ 240)

Panasonic GX85

$6995
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$598
4/3

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Leica M (Typ 240) vs Panasonic GX85

Olympus E-M5 II

Panasonic GX85

$899
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

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