Leica X2 vs Olympus XZ-10

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Leica X2 vs Olympus XZ-10

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.2 megapixels
36.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica X2 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus XZ-10 Review.

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Differences

Leica X2 advantages over Olympus XZ-10

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 1.55 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
16.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
12500 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus XZ-10 advantages over Leica X2

Less expensive
$400 vs $1995 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Larger lens aperture
f/1.8 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
More telephoto lens reach
130 mm vs 36 mm
Capture objects farther away
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
34 mm vs 51 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
221g vs 345g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
920k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Wider angle lens
26 mm vs 36 mm
Capture more of the scene
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 8 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica X2

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

Compare Leica X2 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Olympus XZ-10

Sigma DP1 Merrill

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Compared to Fujifilm XF1

Leica X2

Fujifilm XF1

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$460
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica X2 vs Fujifilm XF1

Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XF1

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$460
2/3 inch

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XF1

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X2

Nikon Coolpix A

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

Compare Leica X2 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Olympus XZ-10

Nikon Coolpix A

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Leica X2

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$1499
APS-C

$1534
APS-C

Compare Leica X2 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Olympus XZ-10

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1534
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Fujifilm XQ2

Leica X2

Fujifilm XQ2

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$200
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Leica X2 vs Fujifilm XQ2

Olympus XZ-10

Fujifilm XQ2

$299
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$200
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

Compare Olympus XZ-10 vs Fujifilm XQ2

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