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Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
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Leica C front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is X-925
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Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica C versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is fairly close but the C (1/1.7") and FE-4000 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The C was released 4 years later than the FE-4000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the C scores vs the FE-4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus FE-4000

          

          

            
 C FE-4000 
ReleasedSeptember 2013July 2009Fresher by 51 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Leica C

          

          

            
 FE-4000 C 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica C and Olympus FE-4000

          

          

            
 C FE-4000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Leica C has got outer measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Leica C versus Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the C vs the FE-4000.
Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the C and FE-4000 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the C and FE-4000.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The C offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern C provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

            Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Portrait photography camera
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 manual focus
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
20
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Leica C as a Street photography camera
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Street photography camera
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
55
 lighter than competition in class (136g)
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Leica C Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography highlights
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 no phase detect auto focus
17
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica C as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus FE-4000 as a Travel photography camera
64
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
61
 lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica C
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
54
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 does not have Timelapse recording
27
 rather wide (26mm)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
39
 rather wide (28mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has microphone socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
28
 rather wide (26mm)
 lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing microphone socket
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Leica C vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Olympus FE-4000
 Leica COlympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica C Olympus FE-4000
Also Known as Typ112 X-925
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-08 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,299 $130