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Leica C vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Typ112
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Leica C vs Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty similar but the C (1/1.7") and TG-810 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The C was announced 2 years later than the TG-810 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the C grades against the TG-810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus TG-810

 C TG-810 
RevealedSeptember 2013August 2011More recent by 26 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Leica C

 TG-810 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Olympus TG-810

 C TG-810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C has external 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) and the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the C vs the TG-810.

Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and TG-810 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and TG-810.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-810 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent C provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography info
Olympus TG-810 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography details
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C Vlogging information
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging information
39
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
30
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Olympus TG-810
 Leica COlympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model type Leica C Olympus TG-810
Also called Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-09-08 2011-08-16
Body design 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 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,299 $428