Leica C vs Olympus SH-2

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.