Leica X1 vs Olympus E-PM2

Below, we are evaluating the Leica X1 and Olympus E-PM2, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The X1 was announced 4 years earlier than the E-PM2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X1 matches up against the E-PM2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica X1 & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The whole galleries are available at Leica X1 Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica X1 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM2 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the X1 and the E-PM2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X1 and E-PM2 is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X1 and E-PM2.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-PM2 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older X1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.