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Leica C vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released September 2013
  • Alternative Name is Typ112
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Leica C and Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the C (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and VR-340 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C was revealed 21 months after the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the C scores against the VR-340 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus VR-340

 C VR-340 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2012More modern by 21 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the Leica C

 VR-340 C 

Common features in the Leica C and Olympus VR-340

 C VR-340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C enjoys physical measurements 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 VR-340 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the C vs the VR-340.

Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C and VR-340.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus VR-340 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer C is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Leica C as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica C
Sports photography with Olympus VR-340
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography info
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography info
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition (125g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography information
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography information
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica C as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-340 as a Vlogging camera
39
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Leica C vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Olympus VR-340
 Leica COlympus VR-340
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica C Olympus VR-340
Also called as Typ112 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-09-08 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
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 rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,299 $130