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Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
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Leica C front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Also referred to as Typ112
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the C (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was announced 17 months after the TG-1 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the C grades versus the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

          

          

            
 C TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedSeptember 2013May 2012More modern by 17 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k610kSharper screen (+310k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Leica C

          

          

            
 TG-1 iHS C 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Leica C and Olympus TG-1 iHS

          

          

            
 C TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Leica C has outside dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the C against the TG-1 iHS.
Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C and TG-1 iHS.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The C features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer C is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Leica C Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
42
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
26
 comes with face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Leica C Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Leica C Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Leica C Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
64
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
68
 good battery power (350 per charge)
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica C Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
54
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
 decently wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 good battery power (350 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica C as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has external microphone jack
 screen is not selfie friendly
35
 decently wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone jack
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Leica COlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica C Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also referred to as Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-09-08 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT 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 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,299 $399