Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 vs Leica M-E Typ 220

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and the Leica M-E Typ 220, 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.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 was introduced in August 2010 and Leica M-E Typ 220 was introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Highlights

      • 12 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 202k dot Electronic (LVF) Viewfinder
      • 2.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Leica M-E Typ 220 Highlights

      • 18.0 MP Full Frame CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 2,500 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
      4. Advantage of Leica M-E Typ 220
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Leica M-E Typ 220.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      •   Video Capture
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 388 g (0.86 lb / 13.69 oz)
      •   Large Sensor
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 202k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.6 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 69
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 over Leica M-E Typ 220.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 vs Leica M-E Typ 220
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 2,500
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Live View vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.6 fps vs 2.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output Mini Type C vs
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs
      Lighter 388 g (0.86 lb / 13.69 oz) vs 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

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      Panasonic G95
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G9 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      25.21 MP

      Panasonic G9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Panasonic G100
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic G7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic G2
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G6
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic G5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.05 MP

      Panasonic G1
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 MP

      Panasonic G85
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Panasonic G3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Advantage of Leica M-E Typ 220

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica M-E Typ 220 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 vs Leica M-E Typ 220
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs Full Frame
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 18.0 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 5212 x 3472
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.52x vs 0.68x
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 411 vs 787
      Higher DxO Color Depth 21.2 vs 22.7
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.1 vs 11.7
      Higher DxO Overall Score 52 vs 69
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica M-E Typ 220.

      Leica M10
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Leica M9
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      19 MP

      Leica M9-P
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Leica M Typ 240
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      Full Frame

      24 MP

      Leica M Edition 60
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      Full Frame

      23.7 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Leica M11
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M11 Monochrom
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Leica M8.2
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2S
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      APS-C

      26.16 MP

      Pentax K110D
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      APS-C

      6 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.

      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Leica M-E Typ 220
        Timelapse Recording
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.6 fps2.0 fps
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Leica M-E Typ 220 has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 has a built-in Electronic (LVF) viewfinder with 202k dot resolution and Leica M-E Typ 220 has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 has 100% coverage with 1.04x (0.52x 35mm equivalent) magnification and with 0.68x magnification.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 features a 12 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Leica M-E Typ 220 features a 18.0 megapixel Full Frame CCD sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 2,500.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 is equipped with Venus Engine HD II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000,4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Leica M-E Typ 220 can take pictures up to 5212 x 3472 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3840 x 2592, 2592 x 1728, 1728 x 1152, 1280 x 846 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 has Micro Four Thirds lens mount and Leica M-E Typ 220 has Leica M lens mount. Due to Micro Four Thirds sensor in Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 its crop factor is equal to 2x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2. Due to Full Frame sensor in Leica M-E Typ 220 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Leica M-E Typ 220 nothing can be done. On Leica M-E Typ 220 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Leica M-E Typ 220 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 has Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M-E Typ 220. Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 can shoot continuously up to 2.6 fps. Leica M-E Typ 220 can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


      Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m and also accepts external flash. Leica M-E Typ 220 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and 1/180 sec on Leica M-E Typ 220.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 body has dimensions of 124 x 90 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 2.91") and Leica M-E Typ 220 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 weighs 388 g (0.86 lb / 13.69 oz) and Leica M-E Typ 220 weighs 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      124 mm

      90 mm

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      139 mm

      80 mm

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      37 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Leica M-E Typ 220

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Leica M-E Typ 220 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      70
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 202k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      POOR
      47
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 202k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      POOR
      46
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 388 g (0.86 lb / 13.69 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Large Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 388 g (0.86 lb / 13.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Leica M-E Typ 220 and give them scores of 58 and 43 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52
      GOOD
      76
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 69

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.6 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      BAD
      9
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      75
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 202k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      25
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 388 g (0.86 lb / 13.69 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)


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