Leica C vs Olympus SH-2
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
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88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Leica C vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Introduced September 2013
- Also referred to as Typ112
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Revealed March 2015
- Superseded the Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3

Leica C vs Olympus SH-2 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Leica C and Olympus SH-2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Leica and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the C (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and SH-2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

The C was launched 18 months prior to the SH-2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the C matches up versus the SH-2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Leica C vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica C Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus SH-2
C | SH-2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Leica C
SH-2 | C | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | March 2015 | ![]() | September 2013 | Newer by 18 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica C and Olympus SH-2
C | SH-2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Leica C vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C offers outside measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Leica C and Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the C compared to the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and SH-2 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Leica C vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C and SH-2.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SH-2 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged C will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica C vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica C vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Leica C | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
Model | Leica C | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
Also Known as | Typ112 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-09-08 | 2015-03-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lb) | 271g (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 380 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,299 | $399 |