Leica X2 vs Olympus SP-100

Here is a extensive assessment of the Leica X2 versus Olympus SP-100, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Olympus. The image resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is very well matched but the X2 (APS-C) and SP-100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X2 was revealed 20 months earlier than the SP-100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X2 scores vs the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X2 & Olympus Stylus SP-100. The full galleries are available at Leica X2 Gallery & Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica X2 features external dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has proportions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the X2 versus the SP-100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and SP-100 is 83 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2 and SP-100.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The X2 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older X2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.