Leica C vs Olympus TG-310
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C and Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are available at Leica C Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus TG-310
C | TG-310 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 33 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Leica C
TG-310 | C |
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Common features in the Leica C and Olympus TG-310
C | TG-310 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica C vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Leica C | Olympus TG-310 | |
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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 |