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Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
83
Imaging
56
Features
37
Overall
48
Leica X2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Leica X2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • No Video
  • 36mm (F2.8) lens
  • 345g - 124 x 69 x 52mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Superseded the Leica X1
  • Updated by Leica X Vario
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Leica X2 and Panasonic FH25, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X2 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very close but the X2 (APS-C) and FH25 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The X2 was launched 17 months after the FH25 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the X2 matches up versus the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X2 over the Panasonic FH25

 X2 FH25 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Leica X2

 FH25 X2 

Common features in the Leica X2 and Panasonic FH25

 X2 FH25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica X2 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Leica X2 and Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X2 against the FH25.

Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X2 and FH25 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X2 and FH25.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The X2 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer X2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica X2 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica X2
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
65
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica X2 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
49
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
can't change focal length (36mm)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica X2 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
64
great battery life (450 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica X2
Vlogging with Panasonic FH25
9
no video recording
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Leica X2 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X2 and Panasonic FH25
 Leica X2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica X2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-10 2011-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36mm (1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 30cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 345g (0.76 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 69 x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $994 $180