Leica S2 vs Olympus SP-100

Below is a detailed overview of the Leica S2 and Olympus SP-100, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S2 (38MP) and SP-100 (16MP) and the S2 (Medium format) and SP-100 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S2 was unveiled 6 years prior to the SP-100 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica S2 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S2 scores versus the SP-100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica S2 and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are provided at Leica S2 Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica S2 enjoys physical measurements of 160mm x 120mm x 81mm (6.3" x 4.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 1410 grams (3.11 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2 vs the SP-100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S2 and SP-100 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and SP-100.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S2 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica S2 will result in more detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older S2 will be behind in sensor tech.