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

The Leica M Monochrom and the Leica M-P (Typ 240) side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Leica M-P (Typ 240) if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (24 against 18 MP) and a newer model (2014 against 2012), which usually means better autofocus and video. On these specs the Leica M Monochrom has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Leica M Monochrom and the Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Leica M Monochrom	Leica M-P (Typ 240)
Maker	Leica	Leica
Mount	Leica M	Leica M
Sensor	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor	1×	1×
Resolution	18 MP	24 MPmore detail
Stabilisation	none	none
Announced	2012	2014
Type	rangefinder	rangefinder
Lenses in this guide	100 for its sensor	100 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica M Monochrom 1×, Leica M-P (Typ 240) 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Leica M lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 100 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Leica M Monochrom: 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Leica M-P (Typ 240): 100 Leica M lenses in this guide cover its sensor.