Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-450

Below, we are reviewing the Leica T Type 701 versus Olympus E-450, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and E-450 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The T Type 701 was released 5 years later than the E-450 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Leica T Type 701 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T Type 701 grades vs the E-450 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica T Typ 701 and Olympus E-450. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica T Type 701 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 provides outer measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus E-450 has dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Leica T Type 701 versus Olympus E-450 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T Type 701 and the E-450.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and E-450 is 85 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and E-450.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T Type 701 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica T Type 701 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer T Type 701 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.