Leica X1 vs Pentax XG-1

Below is a thorough analysis of the Leica X1 vs Pentax XG-1, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the X1 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) and the X1 (APS-C) and XG-1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X1 was brought out 5 years prior to the XG-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the X1 matches up vs the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X1 & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Leica X1 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Leica X1 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the X1 and the XG-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X1 and XG-1 is 89 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1 and XG-1.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax XG-1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.