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Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
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Leica C front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Released September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the C (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the C (1/1.7") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The C was released 20 months after the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the C matches up versus the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 C TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedSeptember 2013February 2012More modern by 20 months
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Leica C

          

          

            
 TG-820 iHS C 
Screen resolution1030k920kCrisper screen (+110k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica C and Olympus TG-820 iHS

          

          

            
 C TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica C has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the C and the TG-820 iHS.
Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the C and TG-820 iHS is 92 and 92 respectively.
Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the C and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The C has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The newer C should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

            Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
42
 has manual focus
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
26
 includes face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Leica C Street photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Leica C Sports photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low fps (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Leica C Travel photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
64
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
58
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica C
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
54
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica C Vlogging info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone socket
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Leica COlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model type Leica C Olympus TG-820 iHS
Also referred to as Typ112 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-09-08 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
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 range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT Color LCD HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 195 grams (0.43 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $500