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Leica C vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost 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
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Leica C vs Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very close but the C (1/1.7") and TG-310 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was introduced 2 years after the TG-310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the C grades vs the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus TG-310

 C TG-310 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2011Newer by 33 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Leica C

 TG-310 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Olympus TG-310

 C TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Leica C enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the C and the TG-310.

Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and TG-310 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and TG-310.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-310 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent C will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica C as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (155g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Leica C as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica C
Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (150 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Olympus TG-310
 Leica COlympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model type Leica C Olympus TG-310
Also Known as Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-09-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195g (0.43 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 pictures 150 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,299 $0