Leica C vs Olympus SZ-10

Below, we will be analyzing the Leica C and Olympus SZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively close but the C (1/1.7") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The C was unveiled 2 years later than the SZ-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the C matches up against the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C & Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica C comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the C compared to the SZ-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C and SZ-10 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-10 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer C is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.