Pentax K110D vs Leica M-E Typ 220

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Pentax K110D 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.

      Pentax K110D was introduced in May 2006 and Leica M-E Typ 220 was introduced in September 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Pentax K110D Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 210k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 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 Pentax K110D
      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 Pentax K110D and Leica M-E Typ 220.

      PROS

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Large Sensor
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   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
      •   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

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
      •   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 Pentax K110D

      Pentax K110D
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K110D over Leica M-E Typ 220.

      Pentax K110D vs Leica M-E Typ 220
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 2,500
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.8 fps vs 2.0 fps
      Built-in Flash vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs

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      Pentax K-m
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      APS-C

      10.0 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Sony a7C
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 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 Pentax K110D.

      Pentax K110D vs Leica M-E Typ 220
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Full Frame
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 18.0 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2008 vs 5212 x 3472
      Higher Resolution Screen 210k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.57x vs 0.68x
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      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

      Panasonic G10
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12 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 Pentax K110D Leica M-E Typ 220
        No Video Capture
        Low Native ISO3,2002,500
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen210k dot230k dot
        No Live View
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.8 fps2.0 fps
        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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Pentax K110D and Leica M-E Typ 220 have 2.5" Fixed screens with 210k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.


      Viewfinder

      Pentax K110D has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderLeica M-E Typ 220 has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. Pentax K110D has 96% coverage with 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification and with 0.68x magnification.

      Sensor

      Pentax K110D features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 369 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200. 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

      Pentax K110D can take pictures up to 3008 x 2008 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 with 3:2 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

      Pentax K110D has Pentax KAF lens mount and Leica M-E Typ 220 has Leica M lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Pentax K110D its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5. 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 Pentax K110D 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 Pentax K110D nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Pentax K110D has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


      Battery

      Pentax K110D comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax K110D, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica M-E Typ 220. Pentax K110D can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps. Leica M-E Typ 220 can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


      Flash

      Pentax K110D has a built-in flash 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 1/180 sec on both cameras.

      Physical Parameters

      Pentax K110D body has dimensions of 129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 2.76") and Leica M-E Typ 220 body has dimensions of 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.47 x 3.15 x 1.46") and they both weigh 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz).

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      129 mm

      93 mm

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      139 mm

      80 mm

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      80 mm

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      70 mm

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      37 mm

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      Size comparisons of Pentax K110D and Leica M-E Typ 220

      Pentax K110D 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

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   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

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      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

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      POOR
      46
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      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

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 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

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      75
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 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

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
      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 Pentax K110D and Leica M-E Typ 220 and give them scores of 53 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.


      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      43

      Sensor

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      GOOD
      76
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   2,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 69

      Photo

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 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

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      BAD
      0
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      POOR
      52
      •   No 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

      Pentax K110D

      Leica M-E Typ 220

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)


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