Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. The full galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery and Olympus E-M10 III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Olympus E-M10 III
CL | E-M10 III |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Leica CL
E-M10 III | CL | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Leica CL and Olympus E-M10 III
CL | E-M10 III | |||
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Introduced | November 2017 | August 2017 | Same generation | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Equal 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).
Check the Leica CL and Olympus E-M10 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications
Leica CL | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III | |
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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 |