Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica M Typ 240 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Leica M Typ 240 was introduced in September 2012 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica M Typ 240 Highlights

      • 24 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Leica M Typ 240
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1.

      PROS

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 84
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps

      Advantage of Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M Typ 240
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica M Typ 240 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1.

      Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5952 x 3976 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Speaker Mono vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      Panasonic FP1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 over Leica M Typ 240.

      Leica M Typ 240 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 6,400
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 5.5 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Lighter 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) vs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 40 MB

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      Panasonic FP7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FP3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FP5
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      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FP2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Sony a7R II
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R8
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      24.2 MP

      Canon S100
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Leica M Typ 240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
        Video Capture
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Leica M Typ 240 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica M Typ 240 has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder on Leica M Typ 240

      Leica M Typ 240 has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.68x magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1.

      Sensor

      Leica M Typ 240 features a 24 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Leica M Typ 240 can take pictures up to 5952 x 3976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4256 x 2832, 2976 x 1984, 1600 x 1080 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 is equipped with Venus Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M Typ 240, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. Leica M Typ 240 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.90 m Auto ISO. Leica M Typ 240 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Leica M Typ 240.

      Physical Parameters

      Leica M Typ 240 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 42 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.65") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 body has dimensions of 99 x 59 x 19 mm (3.9 x 2.32 x 0.75"). Leica M Typ 240 weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz).

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      139 mm

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      99 mm

      59 mm

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      42 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      GOOD
      78
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Leica M Typ 240 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and give them scores of 52 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      OVERALL
      52
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 84
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Leica M Typ 240

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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