Leica CL vs Olympus PEN-F

Here, we are looking at the Leica CL and Olympus PEN-F, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very similar but the CL (APS-C) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The CL was launched 23 months after the PEN-F making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the CL matches up versus the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL & Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are provided at Leica CL Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Leica CL provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the CL compared to the PEN-F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and PEN-F is 82 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and PEN-F.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The CL due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica CL will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent CL should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.