Leica X2 vs Panasonic LX100

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Leica X2 and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the X2 (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The X2 was brought out 3 years earlier than the LX100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X2 grades against the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica X2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Leica X2 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica X2 comes with physical measurements of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Leica X2 and Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X2 and the LX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X2 and LX100 is 83 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X2 and LX100.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica X2 will offer more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older X2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.