Leica X2 vs Olympus FE-5020

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Leica X2 and Olympus FE-5020, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) and the X2 (APS-C) and FE-5020 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X2 was launched 2 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X2 grades vs the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X2 and Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are available at Leica X2 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica X2 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Leica X2 and Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the X2 against the FE-5020.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and FE-5020 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2 and FE-5020.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X2 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica X2 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher X2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.