Fujifilm X20 vs Leica S2

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X20 versus Leica S2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and S2 (38MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and S2 (Medium format) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 4 years after the S2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera and the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Leica S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Leica S2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Leica S2 has dimensions of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 versus Leica S2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and S2 is 83 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and S2.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Leica S2 will produce greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.