• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 108.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 50,000

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Differences

Olympus FE-3010 advantages over Leica TL2

  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    17 mm vs 33 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    108g vs 399g
    Lighter weight

Leica TL2 advantages over Olympus FE-3010

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.92 vs 1.54 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Newer
    7 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    1230k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/40000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    50000 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung SL201

Olympus FE-3010
Samsung SL201
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
Leica TL2
Samsung SL201
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner

Compared to Olympus FE-3000

Olympus FE-3010
Olympus FE-3000
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Leica TL2
Olympus FE-3000
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $140
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compared to Fujifilm J20

Olympus FE-3010
Fujifilm J20
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
Leica TL2
Fujifilm J20
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Internal flash
  • Thinner

Compared to Samsung NX500

Olympus FE-3010
Samsung NX500
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Leica TL2
Samsung NX500
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Faster RAW shooting
  • $1600
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compared to Leica TL

Olympus FE-3010
Leica TL
  • $150
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Leica TL2
Leica TL
  • $2495
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
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