Leica C vs Olympus 8010

Below is a extended assessment of the Leica C versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the C (1/1.7") and 8010 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The C was launched 3 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the C scores vs the 8010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica C and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica C has got physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Leica C versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the C vs the 8010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the C and 8010 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C and 8010.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 8010 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer C will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.