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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s 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
  • Released April 2014
Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL2
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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Leica T Type 701 versus Olympus E-PL1s, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the T Type 701 (16MP) and E-PL1s (12MP) and the T Type 701 (APS-C) and E-PL1s (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was launched 3 years after the E-PL1s which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the T Type 701 grades versus the E-PL1s with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 T Type 701 E-PL1s 
ReleasedApril 2014November 2010Newer by 42 months
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1300k230kClearer display (+1070k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Leica T Type 701

 E-PL1s T Type 701 

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-PL1s

 T Type 701 E-PL1s 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica T Type 701 features external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL1s has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).

See the Leica T Type 701 versus Olympus E-PL1s in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the T Type 701 vs the E-PL1s.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T Type 701 and E-PL1s is 85 and 86 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T Type 701 and E-PL1s.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica T Type 701 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher T Type 701 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica T Type 701
Street photography with Olympus E-PL1s
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography info
Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography info
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-PL1s Travel photography highlights
69
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (290 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-PL1s
 Leica T Typ 701Olympus PEN E-PL1s
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Olympus PEN E-PL1s
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-24 2010-11-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Truepic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4944 x 3278 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 4 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,300k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m
Flash modes 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, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 pounds) 334 grams (0.74 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 290 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 BLS-1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,603 $599