Leica M10 vs Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      BrandLeicaOlympus
      ModelM10OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Predecessor ModelOlympus OM-D E-M5
      Successor ModelLeica M11 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
      MSRP$6595$1099 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 50,000200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      ProcessorMaestro IITruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution5952 x 39924608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions5952 x 3968 (JPEG, 24MP), 4256 x 2932 (12MP), 2976 x 1984 (6MP)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, fine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
      Focus Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points81
      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 M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Lens MountLeica MMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      ViewfinderOptical (rangefinder)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.73x1.48x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.73x0.74x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 40 Frames (JPEG)Up to 10 fps at 16 MP
      Flash Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      redeye
      fill
      off
      redeye slow sync
      slow sync
      2nd-curtain slow sync
      manual
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, ManualAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocks with a half-press of the shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well)
      DXO Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO2133896
      DxO Color Depth24.423.0
      DxO Dynamic Range13.312.4
      DxO Overall Score8673
      Video Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 via HDMI
      Full HD (1920 x 1080)HD (1280 x 720)
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB Micro-B Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via cable trigger wired and via smartphone
      Environmental Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%30 to 90%
      Physical Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Dimensions139 x 39 x 80 mm (5.47 x 1.54 x 3.15")124 x 85 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.35 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)469 g (1.03 lb / 16.54 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.25 x 8.85 x 6.5"9.4 x 9 x 3.9"
      Package Weight5.485 lb3 lb
      Power and Storage Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Battery PackBP-SCL5BLN-1
      Battery Life210 shots310 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Leica M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secs 2 or 10 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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