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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Announced April 2014
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P5
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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The T Type 701 was revealed 2 years after the E-P3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T Type 701 grades against the E-P3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Olympus E-P3

 T Type 701 E-P3 
AnnouncedApril 2014August 2011Newer by 33 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1300k614kSharper display (+686k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Leica T Type 701

 E-P3 T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-P3

 T Type 701 E-P3 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Leica T Type 701 offers external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the T Type 701 and the E-P3.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and E-P3 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T Type 701 and E-P3.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica T Type 701 will render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger T Type 701 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
Sports photography with Olympus E-P3
54
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography info
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography info
69
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
60
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging details
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging details
32
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic port
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-P3
 Leica T Typ 701Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Company Leica Olympus
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Olympus PEN E-P3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-24 2011-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4944 x 3278 4032 x 3024
Highest native ISO 12500 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,300 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 369 grams (0.81 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 51
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 10.1
DXO Low light rating 1082 536
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 BLS-5
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,603 $0