Pentax K2000 vs Leica X Vario

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Pentax K2000 vs Leica X Vario

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K2000 Review.

APS-C 370.5mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Leica X Vario Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X Vario.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-x
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Differences

Pentax K2000 advantages over Leica X Vario

Less expensive
$700 vs $2850 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 4.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Thinner
69 mm vs 95 mm
Thinner
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Leica X Vario advantages over Pentax K2000

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
11 years vs 16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
More pixels
16.2 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
4.4 fps vs 3.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
7 vs 4 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
12500 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K2000, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K2000 First Shots

Outstanding design and build; Exceptionally sharp 28-70mm equivalent zoom lens; Very good still image quality with accurate and realistic colors; Fairly speedy and accurate autofocusing.
Expensive, especially for a fixed-lens compact; Relatively slow f/3.5-6.4 lens; Below average video functionality and quality; Not at all pocketable, about as big and heavy as a mirrorless camera with a moderate zoom lens attached.
Read our Leica X Vario Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon XSi

Pentax K2000

Canon XSi

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$649
APS-C

More pixels
More AF points

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Canon XSi

Leica X Vario

Canon XSi

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica X Vario vs Canon XSi

Compared to Nikon D60

Pentax K2000

Nikon D60

$556
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More cross-type AF points

$700
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Nikon D60

Leica X Vario

Nikon D60

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica X Vario vs Nikon D60

Compared to Sony DSLR-A300

Pentax K2000

Sony DSLR-A300

$556
APS-C

Lens selection
More cross-type AF points

$563
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Leica X Vario

Sony DSLR-A300

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$563
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Sigma dp2 Quattro

Pentax K2000

Sigma dp2 Quattro

$556
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Newer

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Leica X Vario

Sigma dp2 Quattro

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$899
APS-C

Larger lens aperture
Lighter weight

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sigma dp2 Quattro

Compared to Sigma dp0 Quattro

Pentax K2000

Sigma dp0 Quattro

$556
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$999
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
Newer

Compare Pentax K2000 vs Sigma dp0 Quattro

Leica X Vario

Sigma dp0 Quattro

$2950
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
More pixels

Compare Leica X Vario vs Sigma dp0 Quattro

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