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Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II

The Leica S2 and the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in September 2008 and August 2015. The S2 is a DSLR, while the E-M10 II is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on a medium format (S2) and a Four Thirds (E-M10 II) sensor. The Leica has a resolution of 37.5 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 15.9 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Leica S2
versus
Olympus E-M10 II
Leica S2   Olympus E-M10 II
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Leica S mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
37.5 MP – Medium Format sensor 15.9 MP – Four Thirds sensor
no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 80-1,250 ISO 200-25,600
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots)
3.0" LCD – 460k dots 3.0" LCD – 1040k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Tilting touchscreen
1.5 shutter flaps per second 8 shutter flaps per second
no shake reductionIn-body stabilization
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
160 x 120 x 80 mm, 1410 g 120 x 83 x 47 mm, 390 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Leica S2 and the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Leica S2 and the Olympus E-M10 II are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The E-M10 II can be obtained in three different colors (black, silver, brown), while the S2 is only available in black.

Size Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II
Compare S2 versus E-M10 II top
Comparison S2 or E-M10 II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus E-M10 II is considerably smaller (48 percent) than the Leica S2. Moreover, the E-M10 II is substantially lighter (72 percent) than the S2. It is worth mentioning in this context that the S2 is splash and dust resistant, while the E-M10 II does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the S2 gets .. shots out of its Leica BP-PRO1 battery, while the E-M10 II can take 320 images on a single charge of its Olympus BLS-50 power pack.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Leica S2 160 mm 120 mm 80 mm 1410 g .. i Sep 2008 US$ 22 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II 120 mm 83 mm 47 mm 390 g 320 i Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
3.
 
Canon 1Ds Mark III 150 mm 160 mm 80 mm 1385 g 1800 i Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Leica S1 339 mm 214 mm 119 mm 2500 g .. i Aug 1996 US$ 21 499ebay.com
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Leica S3 160 mm 120 mm 80 mm 1260 g .. i Sep 2018 US$ 18 999ebay.com
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Leica S Typ 006 160 mm 120 mm 80 mm 1260 g .. i Sep 2012 US$ 21 949ebay.com
7.
 
Leica S-E Typ 006 160 mm 120 mm 80 mm 1260 g .. i Sep 2014 US$ 16 599ebay.com
8.
 
Leica S Typ 007 160 mm 120 mm 80 mm 1260 g .. i Sep 2014 US$ 24 499ebay.com
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Nikon D3 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1300 g 4300 i Aug 2007 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D3S 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1240 g 4200 i Oct 2009 US$ 5 199ebay.com
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Nikon D3X 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1260 g 4400 i Dec 2008 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 119 mm 82 mm 46 mm 396 g 320 i Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 III 122 mm 84 mm 50 mm 410 g 330 i Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P5 122 mm 69 mm 37 mm 420 g 330 i May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL5 111 mm 64 mm 38 mm 325 g 360 i Sep 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL8 115 mm 67 mm 38 mm 357 g 350 i Sep 2016 US$ 549ebay.com
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Pentax 645D 156 mm 117 mm 119 mm 1480 g 800 i Mar 2010 US$ 9 995ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The E-M10 II was launched at a markedly lower price (by 97 percent) than the S2, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Leica S2 features a medium format sensor and the Olympus E-M10 II a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the E-M10 II is 83 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 0.8 and 2.0. The sensor in the S2 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the E-M10 II offers a 4:3 aspect.

Leica S2 and Olympus E-M10 II sensor measures

With 37.5MP, the S2 offers a higher resolution than the E-M10 II (15.9MP), but the S2 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 6.00μm versus 3.76μm for the E-M10 II) due to its larger sensor. However, the E-M10 II is a much more recent model (by 6 years and 11 months) than the S2, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Leica S2 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the S2 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 37.5 x 25 inches or 95.3 x 63.5 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 25 x 16.7 inches or 63.5 x 42.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-M10 II are 23 x 17.3 inches or 58.5 x 43.9 cm for good quality, 18.4 x 13.8 inches or 46.8 x 35.1 cm for very good quality, and 15.4 x 11.5 inches or 39 x 29.3 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Leica S2 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 1250. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II are ISO 200 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-25600.

In terms of underlying technology, the S2 is build around a CCD sensor, while the E-M10 II uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

S2 versus E-M10 II MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Leica S2 Medium Format 37.5 7500 5000i23.912.5222482
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Olympus E-M10 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.112.584273
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Canon 1Ds Mark III Full Frame 21.0 5616 3744i24.012.0166380
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Leica S1 Medium Format 26.4 5140 5140i........
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Leica S3 Medium Format 64.0 9800 65334K/24p25.614.4314398
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Leica S Typ 006 Medium Format 37.5 7500 5000i23.912.282476
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Leica S-E Typ 006 Medium Format 37.5 7500 5000i25.113.7276393
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Leica S Typ 007 Medium Format 37.5 7500 50004K/24p25.113.7276393
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Nikon D3 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832i23.512.2229081
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Nikon D3S Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832720/24p23.512.0325382
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Nikon D3X Full Frame 24.4 6048 4032i24.713.7199288
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Olympus E-M10 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388472
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Olympus E-M10 III Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34564K/30p23.112.8112074
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Olympus E-P5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.489572
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Olympus E-PL5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388972
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Olympus E-PL8 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p23.012.6103073
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Pentax 645D Medium Format 39.5 7264 5440i24.612.6126282
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The E-M10 II indeed provides for movie recording, while the S2 does not. The highest resolution format that the E-M10 II can use is 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the E-M10 II has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the S2 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the E-M10 II offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the S2 (96%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. On the other hand, the viewfinder of the S2 has a higher magnification (0.86x vs 0.62x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Leica S2 and Olympus E-M10 II in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Leica S2optical i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 1.5/s i i
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Olympus E-M10 II2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIoptical i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Leica S1optical ii / i i i .. 0.01/s i i
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Leica S3optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
6.
 
Leica S Typ 006optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 1.5/s i i
7.
 
Leica S-E Typ 006optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 1.5/s i i
8.
 
Leica S Typ 007optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
9.
 
Nikon D3optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D3Soptical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
11.
 
Nikon D3Xoptical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
12.
 
Olympus E-M101440 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
13.
 
Olympus E-M10 III2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.6/s i i
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Olympus E-P5optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
15.
 
Olympus E-PL5optional i3.0 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
16.
 
Olympus E-PL8optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Pentax 645Doptical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 1.1/s i i
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One feature that is present on the S2, but is missing on the E-M10 II is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the E-M10 II is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Olympus E-M10 II has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The S2 writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or SDHC cards, while the E-M10 II uses SDXC cards. The S2 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the E-M10 II only has one slot. The E-M10 II supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the S2 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Leica S2 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Leica S2ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon 1Ds Mark IIIimono / iiii2.0iii
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Leica S1ii / iiiiiiii
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Leica S3istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Leica S Typ 006ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Leica S-E Typ 006ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Leica S Typ 007istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D3ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3Sistereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3Xii / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-P5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL8istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
17.
 
Pentax 645Distereo / iiii2.0iii
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It is notable that the E-M10 II offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the S2 does not provide wifi capability.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Leica S2 (unlike the E-M10 II) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the S2 and the E-M10 II have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The S2 was replaced by the Leica S Typ 006, while the E-M10 II was followed by the Olympus E-M10 III. Further information on the features and operation of the S2 and E-M10 II can be found, respectively, in the Leica S2 Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus E-M10 II Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Leica S2 or the Olympus E-M10 II – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Reasons to prefer the Leica S2:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (37.5 vs 15.9MP) with a 56% higher linear resolution.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.86x vs 0.62x).
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale price.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in September 2008).

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Advantages of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II:

  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60p video.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 96%).
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 460k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8 vs 1.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • More compact: Is smaller (120x83mm vs 160x120mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 1020g or 72 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (97 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 6 years and 11 months of technical progress since the S2 launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the E-M10 II is the clear winner of the contest (18 : 9 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

S2 09:18 E-M10 II

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Leica S2 and the Olympus E-M10 II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the S2 or the E-M10 II. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Leica S2............ Sep 2008 US$ 22 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II4.5/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Canon 1Ds Mark III......+ +4.5/5.. Aug 2007 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Leica S1............ Aug 1996 US$ 21 499ebay.com
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Leica S3............ Sep 2018 US$ 18 999ebay.com
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Leica S Typ 006............ Sep 2012 US$ 21 949ebay.com
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Leica S-E Typ 006............ Sep 2014 US$ 16 599ebay.com
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Leica S Typ 0074/5.......... Sep 2014 US$ 24 499ebay.com
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Nikon D3......+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D3S5/5....89/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2009 US$ 5 199ebay.com
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Nikon D3X......86/1004/55/5 Dec 2008 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-M104/5....80/1005/55/5 Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 III..+5/580/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P55/5+ +..78/1004.5/55/5 May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL53/5+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL8........4.5/54/5 Sep 2016 US$ 549ebay.com
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Pentax 645D5/5.......... Mar 2010 US$ 9 995ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Leica S2 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Leica S2 Olympus E-M10 II
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Leica S mount lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date September 2008 August 2015
Launch Price USD 22,999 USD 649
Sensor Specs Leica S2 Olympus E-M10 II
Sensor Technology CCD CMOS
Sensor Format Medium Format Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 45.0 x 30.0 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 1350 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 54.1 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 0.8x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 37.5 Megapixels 15.9 Megapixels
Image Resolution 7500 x 5000 pixels 4608 x 3456 pixels
Pixel Pitch 6.00 μm 3.76 μm
Pixel Density 2.78 MP/cm2 7.08 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter no AA filter
Movie Capability no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 80 - 1,250 ISO 200 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 100 - 25,600 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 73
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 23.1
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 12.5
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 842
Screen Specs Leica S2 Olympus E-M10 II
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 96% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.86x 0.62x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 460k dots 1040k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Leica S2 Olympus E-M10 II
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 1.5 shutter flaps/s 8 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Image Stabilizationno shake reductionIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium CF or SDHC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Single card slot
UHS card support no UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Leica S2 Olympus E-M10 II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Body Specs Leica S2 Olympus E-M10 II
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Leica BP-PRO1 Olympus BLS-50
Body Dimensions 160 x 120 x 80 mm
(6.3 x 4.7 x 3.1 in)
120 x 83 x 47 mm
(4.7 x 3.3 x 1.9 in)
Camera Weight 1410 g (49.7 oz) 390 g (13.8 oz)
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