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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
82
Imaging
69
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 403g - 131 x 78 x 45mm
  • Announced November 2017
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M5
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Leica CL and Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the CL (24MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The CL was manufactured 2 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CL scores against the E-M5 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Olympus E-M5 II

 CL E-M5 II 
IntroducedNovember 2017February 2015More modern by 34 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Leica CL

 E-M5 II CL 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica CL and Olympus E-M5 II

 CL E-M5 II 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica CL has got exterior measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the CL versus the E-M5 II.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and E-M5 II is 82 and 80 respectively.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the CL and E-M5 II.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The CL because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Leica CL will resolve more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger CL will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography info
73
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
no manual focus
72
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography info
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography info
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
very good ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
82
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica CL
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 II
63
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/25,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
low battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
65
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (310 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
66
features touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
74
environment proofing
comes with touch focus
good MP (16MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Landscape photography camera
69
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (50,000)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
no image stabilization
low battery (220 shots)
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery life (310 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL Vlogging details
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging details
33
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic port
82
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic support
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Olympus E-M5 II
 Leica CLOlympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Olympus
Model Leica CL Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-11-21 2015-02-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6014 x 4014 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 81
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 30 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/25000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) 469 gr (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 896
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $3,799 $699