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Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
58
Overall
64
Leica CL front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
Portability
85
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs

Leica CL
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Introduced November 2017
Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1s
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL3
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Olympus E-PL2

 CL E-PL2 
RevealedNovember 2017February 2011More recent by 83 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Leica CL

 E-PL2 CL 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Leica CL and Olympus E-PL2

 CL E-PL2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 size comparison

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

Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 top view buttons comparison

Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 sensor size comparison

Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica CL Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography factors
72
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica CL
Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica CL as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Sports photography camera
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/25,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery power (280 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica CL as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Travel photography camera
66
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (280 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica CL Landscape photography information
Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography information
68
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
no manual focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (220 per charge)
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery power (280 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica CL as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL2 as a Vlogging camera
33
touch screen
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica CL and Olympus E-PL2
 Leica CLOlympus PEN E-PL2
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model Leica CL Olympus PEN E-PL2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-11-21 2011-02-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 6014 x 4014 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 50000 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 30 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/25000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 362 grams (0.80 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.2
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life 220 images 280 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $3,799 $0