Leica C vs Olympus TG-6
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
45
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
45
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Leica C vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
Leica C
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
- Revealed September 2013
- Also Known as Typ112
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Leica C vs Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively similar but the C (1/1.7") and TG-6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
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Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the C scores versus the TG-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus TG-6
| C | TG-6 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Leica C
| TG-6 | C | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | September 2013 | Fresher by 69 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Leica C and Olympus TG-6
| C | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Leica C vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica C offers external dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the C and the TG-6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the C and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Leica C vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and TG-6.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The C provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older C is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Leica C as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Leica C as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Street photography camera
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Leica C Sports photography features
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography features
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
max fps high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (340 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Leica C Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
good battery pack (340 shots)
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (253 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Leica C
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Leica C as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (253g)
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Leica C vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
| Leica C | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica C | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
| Also Known as | Typ112 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-09-08 | 2019-05-22 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 1 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lb) | 253 grams (0.56 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 340 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $1,299 | $449 |