Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III

In this article, we are reviewing the Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the E-M5 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the CL (APS-C) and E-M5 III (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.

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The CL was brought out 23 months before the E-M5 III making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the CL scores against the E-M5 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL and Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. The entire galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery and Olympus E-M5 III Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica CL has got physical measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M5 III has measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the CL compared to the E-M5 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and E-M5 III is 82 and 80 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and E-M5 III.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The CL featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica CL will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged CL will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.