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Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
59 Overall
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Leica C front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
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Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Launched September 2013
  • Alternate Name is Typ112
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2012
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Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the C (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The C was launched 9 months after the XZ-2 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the C matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
 C XZ-2 iHS 
IntroducedSeptember 2013December 2012More modern by 9 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Leica C

		

		

			
 XZ-2 iHS C 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica C and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
 C XZ-2 iHS 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica C enjoys outside 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 XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the C vs the XZ-2 iHS.
Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.
Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C and XZ-2 iHS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you should factor the age  of the products into consideration. The more modern C will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Leica C
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
42
 you can focus manually
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
46
 has manual focus
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Leica C Street photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
66
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 more heavy than average in class (346g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Leica C
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
38
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery power (340 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Leica C as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
64
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
61
 great battery power (340 per charge)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (346 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Leica C Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
54
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 no Timelapse function
55
 has manual focus
 really wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/1.7")
 lack of Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
39
 fairly wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with microphone socket
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
36
 really wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.8)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external microphone port
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (346 grams)
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Leica C vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Leica COlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica C Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Also called Typ112 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-09-08 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 346 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 340 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,299 $450