Olympus SP-100 vs Leica TL

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Olympus SP-100 vs Leica TL

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus SP-100 Review.
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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

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Succeeded by the Leica TL2
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Differences

Olympus SP-100 advantages over Leica TL

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
8.3 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Leica TL advantages over Olympus SP-100

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 133 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
384g vs 589g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1230k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bigger JPEG buffer
12 vs 6 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1700 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
12500 vs 6400 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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
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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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Olympus SP-100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Olympus SP-100 Shooter's Report

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm SL1000

$600
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Leica TL

Fujifilm SL1000

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$650
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Panasonic FZ70

Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70

$600
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

$660
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic FZ70

Leica TL

Panasonic FZ70

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$660
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL vs Panasonic FZ70

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Olympus SP-100

Samsung WB2200F

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
Shoots 60p video

$675
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung WB2200F

Leica TL

Samsung WB2200F

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$675
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Olympus SP-100

Samsung NX3000

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Samsung NX3000

Leica TL

Samsung NX3000

$1350
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

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Compared to Leica TL2

Olympus SP-100

Leica TL2

$600
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus SP-100 vs Leica TL2

Leica TL

Leica TL2

$1350
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2495
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

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