Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5
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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced September 2012
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Following is a detailed comparison of the Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-PL5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the E-PL5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and E-PL5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe T Type 701 was released 20 months after the E-PL5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T Type 701 scores versus the E-PL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Olympus E-PL5
| T Type 701 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | September 2012 | More modern by 20 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.7" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1300k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+840k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Leica T Type 701
| E-PL5 | T Type 701 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-PL5
| T Type 701 | E-PL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 has got external dimensions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL5 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the T Type 701 compared to the E-PL5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T Type 701 and E-PL5 is 85 and 88 respectively.
Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T Type 701 and E-PL5.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The T Type 701 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The newer T Type 701 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications
| Leica T Typ 701 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica T Typ 701 | Olympus PEN E-PL5 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-04-24 | 2012-09-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4944 x 3278 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12500 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 4 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,300k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) |
| Flash settings | 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) |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 384 gr (0.85 pounds) | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 75 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1082 | 889 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 360 photographs |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | BP-DC13 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $1,603 | $400 |