Leica X (Typ 113) vs Pentax K-S2

Its time to look closer at the Leica X (Typ 113) vs Pentax K-S2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Leica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the X (Typ 113) (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The X (Typ 113) was brought out 4 months before the K-S2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X (Typ 113) being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the X (Typ 113) grades versus the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Leica X & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Leica X (Typ 113) Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica X (Typ 113) has got outer measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 78mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 486 grams (1.07 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X (Typ 113) compared to the K-S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X (Typ 113) and K-S2 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X (Typ 113) and K-S2.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-S2 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.