Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL8

Below, we will be reviewing the Leica CL vs Olympus E-PL8, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the CL (24MP) and E-PL8 (16MP) and the CL (APS-C) and E-PL8 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor size.

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The CL was introduced 15 months later than the E-PL8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the CL matches up versus the E-PL8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica CL comes with 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-PL8 has sizing of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the CL versus the E-PL8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL and E-PL8 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the CL and E-PL8.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The CL having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica CL will produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern CL will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.