• 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 24.0 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 47.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Leica M (Typ 262) advantages over Panasonic S1R

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.01 vs 4.30 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    42 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    600g vs 1020g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic S1R advantages over Leica M (Typ 262)

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    5 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Higher-res screen
    525k vs 307k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.78x vs 0.68x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    47.3 vs 24.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.6 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Excellent high-resolution image quality; Good high ISO performance; Very fast single-shot autofocus; 4K 60p video; IBIS; Weather-sealing & comfortable ergonomics.

  • Contrast-detect AF system can struggle with fast-moving subjects; Burst shooting with C-AF is only 6fps; Sluggish buffer clearing; 4K video limited to 15min; Big & heavy; Expensive.

The Competition

Compared to Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M (Typ 262)
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $4995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $7495
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoots 24p video
Panasonic S1R
Leica M-P (Typ 240)
  • $3698
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $7495
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M (Typ 262)
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $4995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoots 24p video
Panasonic S1R
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $3698
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Leica M (Typ 262)
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $4995
  • 35mm
  • Lighter weight
  • $3802
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
Panasonic S1R
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $3698
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3802
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M (Typ 262)
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $4995
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • $5995
  • 35mm
Panasonic S1R
Leica M-D (Typ 262)
  • $3698
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Leica M10

Leica M (Typ 262)
Leica M10
  • $4995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • $7995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Panasonic S1R
Leica M10
  • $3698
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $7995
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
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