Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL7
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Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL7 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2017
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
- Announced September 2014
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL6
- Updated by Olympus E-PL8
Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL7 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Leica CL versus Olympus E-PL7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the CL (24MP) and E-PL7 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and E-PL7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe CL was released 3 years after the E-PL7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the CL grades versus the E-PL7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica CL & Olympus PEN E-PL7. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica CL Gallery & Olympus E-PL7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica CL over the Olympus E-PL7
CL | E-PL7 | |||
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Announced | November 2017 | September 2014 | Newer by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Leica CL
E-PL7 | CL | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica CL and Olympus E-PL7
CL | E-PL7 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica CL offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL7 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).
Check the Leica CL versus Olympus E-PL7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the CL vs the E-PL7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the CL and E-PL7 is 82 and 86 respectively.
Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the CL and E-PL7.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The CL featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica CL will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent CL should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL7 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL7 Specifications
Leica CL | Olympus PEN E-PL7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica CL | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-11-21 | 2014-09-01 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Maestro II | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6014 x 4014 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 30 | 107 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/25000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403 grams (0.89 lbs) | 357 grams (0.79 lbs) |
Dimensions | 131 x 78 x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") | 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 873 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 350 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC12 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $3,799 | $499 |