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Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
45
Overall
61
Leica M10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 Key Specs

Leica M10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 80 x 39mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Renewed by Leica M11
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
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Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Leica M10 versus Olympus E-P5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the M10 (24MP) and E-P5 (16MP) and the M10 (Full frame) and E-P5 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The M10 was introduced 3 years after the E-P5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M10 matches up against the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica M10 over the Olympus E-P5

 M10 E-P5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017October 2013More modern by 41 months

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Leica M10

 E-P5 M10 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Leica M10 and Olympus E-P5

 M10 E-P5 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1037k1037kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M10 enjoys exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M10 against the E-P5.

Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and E-P5 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and E-P5.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M10 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica M10 will deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger M10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M10 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography info
83
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica M10 Street photography factors
Olympus E-P5 Street photography factors
69
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
above average ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica M10 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography advice
53
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M10 Travel photography info
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography info
57
good MP (24 megapixels)
low battery life (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
68
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competitors (420 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M10 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography features
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (210 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M10 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
33
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (420 grams)
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Leica M10 vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M10 and Olympus E-P5
 Leica M10Olympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Brand Name Leica Olympus
Model Leica M10 Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2013-10-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 5952 x 3992 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount Leica M Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 59 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 420 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 86 72
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 2133 895
Other
Battery life 210 shots 330 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $7,595 $389