Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2

Below is a extensive overview of the Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and E-PL2 (12MP) and the CL (APS-C) and E-PL2 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The CL was revealed 6 years later than the E-PL2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the CL grades vs the E-PL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica CL and Olympus PEN E-PL2. The full galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery and Olympus E-PL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica CL provides external dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL2 has specifications of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the CL versus the E-PL2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the CL and E-PL2 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and E-PL2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica CL will offer you more detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger CL should have a benefit in sensor tech.