Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Olympus E-PL2
CL | E-PL2 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | February 2011 | More recent by 83 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Leica CL
E-PL2 | CL | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Leica CL and Olympus E-PL2
CL | E-PL2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL2 Specifications
Leica CL | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | |
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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 |