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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Leica X (Typ 113)
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F1.7-32.0) lens
  • 486g - 133 x 73 x 78mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Alternate Name is Typ 113
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Announced February 2019
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ1000
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the X (Typ 113) (APS-C) and FZ1000 II (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X (Typ 113) was launched 5 years prior to the FZ1000 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the X (Typ 113) scores against the FZ1000 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica X (Typ 113) over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 X (Typ 113) FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Leica X (Typ 113)

 FZ1000 II X (Typ 113) 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2014Newer by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1240k920kCrisper screen (+320k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 X (Typ 113) FZ1000 II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Leica X (Typ 113) comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Examine the Leica X (Typ 113) versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the X (Typ 113) compared to the FZ1000 II.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and FZ1000 II is 71 and 55 respectively.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II top view buttons comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X (Typ 113) and FZ1000 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X (Typ 113) because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X (Typ 113) is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
72
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography advice
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average (486 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ1000 II Sports photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery power (350 per charge)
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography highlights
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good battery power (350 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (486 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X (Typ 113) as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ1000 II as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X (Typ 113)
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000 II
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fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (486 grams)
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Leica X (Typ 113) vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X (Typ 113) and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Leica XPanasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica X Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
Also called as Typ 113 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-23 2019-02-18
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12500 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-32.0 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing distance 20cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 486 gr (1.07 lb) 808 gr (1.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 73 x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC8 DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,502 $898