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Leica C vs Olympus 7000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Leica C vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Announced September 2013
  • Also Known as Typ112
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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Leica C vs Olympus 7000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Leica C versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the C (1/1.7") and 7000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was revealed 4 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the C matches up vs the 7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus 7000

 C 7000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2009More recent by 57 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Leica C

 7000 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Olympus 7000

 C 7000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Leica C vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica C provides external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the C and the 7000.

Leica C vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the C and 7000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica C vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C and 7000.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The C has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer C is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Leica C vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography factors
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography factors
Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography factors
Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
55
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
54
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging highlights
Olympus 7000 Vlogging highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Leica C vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Olympus 7000
 Leica COlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica C Olympus Stylus 7000
Also called as Typ112 mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-09-08 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 172 gr (0.38 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $1,299 $280