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Comparison of Leica C-LUX 3 and Olympus FE-280 [S]ave

Attribute
Leica C-LUX 3 ×
Olympus FE-280 ×
General
ModelLeica C-LUX 3Olympus FE-280
BrandLeicaOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://us.leica-camera.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberC-LUX 3FE-280
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20082007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9692
Width (mm)2217
Height (mm)5256
Weight (g)126108
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.18
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.227.26
Sensor width (mm)6.136.03
Sensor height (mm)4.64.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.681.85
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2342(8.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1980 x 1080(2.1 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 7 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical lens elementsOlympus lens, 6 elements in 5 groups, 4 aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 125.0036.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 22.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5060
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
  • 12
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point with face detection and trackingCCD Contrast Detection with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1610
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • halogen lighting
  • overcast sky
  • shade
  • sun
  • white set
  • and 3 fluorescents
  • auto
  • daylight
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent MultipleDigital ESP, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1Portrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st /2nd shutter curtain
  • auto
  • auto+anti-red-eye
  • flash always
  • flash off
  • long-time synchro+anti-red-eye
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.6 - 6.0m, Tele: 1.0 - 2.8m (ISO Auto)Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) – 18.0ft. (5.5m) at ISO 800; Tele: 2.0ft. (0.6m) – 9.2ft. (2.8m) at ISO 800
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • x
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)5048
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • audio/video output)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)280-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LI-42B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • olympus master 2
Os compatibility-
  • mac os 10.3 and higher
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista



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