Leica CL vs Olympus E-30

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      Specifications

      General Leica CL Olympus E-30
      BrandLeicaOlympus
      ModelCLE-30
      MSRP$2795 (body only), $3795 (w/18mm lens), $3995 (w/18-56mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.7 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels24.96 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.24 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 50,000100 - 3,200
      Photo Leica CL Olympus E-30
      ProcessorMaestro IITruePic III+
      Max Image Resolution6014 x 40144032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth12-bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, ShadeAuto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points4911
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Lens MountLeica TLFour Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDHyperCrystal II LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica CL Olympus E-30
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%98%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.11x1.02x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.74x0.51x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/25000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 33 Frames (Raw) / 140 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual
      Fill
      Red-eye reduction
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Slow sync
      Slow sync 2nd curtain
      Off
      Flash Range13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLOlympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Leica CL Olympus E-30
      DxO Low Light ISO530
      DxO Color Depth21.3
      DxO Dynamic Range10.4
      DxO Overall Score55
      Video Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Leica CL Olympus E-30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Operating Humidity30 - 90%
      Storage Humidity10 - 90%
      Physical Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Dimensions131 x 78 x 45 mm (5.16 x 3.07 x 1.77")142 x 108 x 75 mm (5.59 x 4.25 x 2.95")
      Weight (inc. batteries)403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.85 x 8.6 x 7.1"
      Package Weight3.915 lb
      Power and Storage Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Battery PackBP-DC12BLM-1
      Battery Life220 shots750 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card
      Other Leica CL Olympus E-30
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secs 12 or 2 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy, Aluminum


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