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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
56
Overall
57
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 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
  • Introduced April 2014
Olympus E-PL5
(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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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 Overview

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.

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The 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 
AnnouncedApril 2014September 2012More modern by 20 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k460kSharper screen (+840k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Leica T Type 701

 E-PL5 T Type 701 
Screen typeTiltingFixed 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.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL5 Portrait photography info
75
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL5 Street photography factors
70
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica T Type 701
Sports photography with Olympus E-PL5
54
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Travel photography features
Olympus E-PL5 Travel photography features
69
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
75
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL5 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
big screen (3.7 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL5 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Leica T Type 701 vs Olympus E-PL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Olympus E-PL5
 Leica T Typ 701Olympus 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
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