Leica CL vs OM System OM-5

Below is a extensive comparison of the Leica CL versus OM System OM-5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Leica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the CL (24MP) and the OM System OM-5 (20MP) is fairly close but the CL (APS-C) and OM System OM-5 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The CL was revealed 5 years prior to the OM System OM-5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the OM System OM-5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the CL matches up against the OM System OM-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL and OM System OM-5. The full galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery and OM System OM-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Leica CL enjoys external measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the OM System OM-5 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the CL against the OM System OM-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and OM System OM-5 is 82 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and OM System OM-5.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica CL will render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older CL will be behind with regard to sensor tech.