Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II
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Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 38MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1250
- No Video
- Leica L Mount
- 1410g - 160 x 120 x 81mm
- Revealed September 2008
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched August 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S2 (38MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) and the S2 (Medium format) and E-M10 II (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S2 was introduced 8 years prior to the E-M10 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S2 grades against the E-M10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica S2 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica S2 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica S2 over the Olympus E-M10 II
S2 | E-M10 II |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Leica S2
E-M10 II | S2 | |||
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Launched | August 2015 | September 2008 | More recent by 84 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Leica S2 and Olympus E-M10 II
S2 | E-M10 II | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica S2 has external measurements of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") along with a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 II has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S2 compared to the E-M10 II.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and E-M10 II is 52 and 82 respectively.
Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and E-M10 II.
As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S2 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica S2 will produce extra detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications
Leica S2 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
Model type | Leica S2 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II |
Category | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2008-09-23 | 2015-08-25 |
Body design | Large SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 45 x 30mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,350.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 38 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7500 x 5000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1250 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 30 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.86x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 32s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.80 m (ISO 100) |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1410 grams (3.11 lbs) | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 160 x 120 x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 76 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.9 | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 824 | 842 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1000 pictures | 320 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-50 |
Self timer | - | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $499 |