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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
Portability
80
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M5 II
  • New Model is OM System OM-5
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III Overview

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.

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

 CL E-M5 III 

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

 E-M5 III CL 
LaunchedOctober 2019November 2017Newer by 23 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 CL E-M5 III 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III Physical Comparison

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.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III size comparison

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

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

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica CL
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
72
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica CL Street photography details
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography details
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
83
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica CL
Sports photography with Olympus E-M5 III
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/25,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
low battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery power (310 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica CL
Travel photography with Olympus E-M5 III
66
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
low battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica CL
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 III
68
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no image stabilization
low battery (220 CIPA)
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
low battery power (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M5 III as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-M5 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Olympus E-M5 III
 Leica CLOlympus OM-D E-M5 III
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model Leica CL Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-11-21 2019-10-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6014 x 4014 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 403 grams (0.89 pounds) 414 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 310 pictures
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $3,799 $1,199