Leica CL vs Olympus 1

Lets look more in depth at the Leica CL vs Olympus 1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the CL (24MP) and 1 (12MP) and the CL (APS-C) and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The CL was launched 4 years later than the 1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the CL scores against the 1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica CL & Olympus Stylus 1. The complete galleries are available at Leica CL Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica CL offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Leica CL vs Olympus 1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the CL compared to the 1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the CL and 1 is 82 and 79 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and 1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The CL because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica CL will show greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern CL will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.