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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Launched November 2017
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica CL and Olympus E-M10 III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and E-M10 III (Four Thirds) possess different sensor measurements.

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The CL was revealed 3 months later than the E-M10 III so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the CL grades against the E-M10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Olympus E-M10 III

 CL E-M10 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Leica CL

 E-M10 III CL 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica CL and Olympus E-M10 III

 CL E-M10 III 
IntroducedNovember 2017August 2017Same generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica CL provides outside measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the CL vs the E-M10 III.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the CL and E-M10 III is 82 and 80 respectively.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and E-M10 III.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The CL with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica CL will show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Portrait photography camera
73
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
73
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography features
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography features
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (410g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography factors
63
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/25,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
69
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL Travel photography info
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography info
66
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery power (220 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
offers focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than average in class (410g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography information
69
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good high ISO (50,000)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL Vlogging information
Olympus E-M10 III Vlogging information
33
touch screen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of microphone port
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (410g)
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Olympus E-M10 III
 Leica CLOlympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model type Leica CL Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-21 2017-08-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6014 x 4014 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 50000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/25000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
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 220 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $3,799 $650