Leica C vs Olympus TG-4
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is Typ112
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Here, we will be looking at the Leica C vs Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the C (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and TG-4 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe C was introduced 19 months earlier than the TG-4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the C grades versus the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus TG-4
| C | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Leica C
| TG-4 | C | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2015 |  | September 2013 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Leica C and Olympus TG-4
| C | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Leica C vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica C comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the C compared to the TG-4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the C and TG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Leica C vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the C and TG-4.
Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The C using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older C is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
| Leica C | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Leica | Olympus |
| Model | Leica C | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
| Otherwise known as | Typ112 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2013-09-08 | 2015-04-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | 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 per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 195 grams (0.43 pounds) | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 images | 380 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $1,299 | $379 |