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Leica X2 vs Panasonic LX5

The Leica X2 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in May 2012 and July 2010. Both the X2 and the LX5 are fixed lens compact cameras that are based on an APS-C (X2) and a 1/1.7-inch (LX5) sensor. The Leica has a resolution of 16.1 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 10 MP.

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

Headline Specifications
Leica X2
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Panasonic LX5
Leica X2   Panasonic LX5
Fixed lens compact camera Fixed lens compact camera
36mm f/2.8 24-90mm f/2.0-3.3
16.1 MP – APS-C sensor 10 MP – 1/1.7" sensor
no Video 720/60p Video
ISO 100-12,500 ISO 80-3,200 (80 - 12,800)
Viewfinder optional Viewfinder optional
2.7" LCD – 230k dots 3.0" LCD – 460k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
5 shutter flaps per second 2.5 shutter flaps per second
450 shots per battery charge400 shots per battery charge
124 x 69 x 52 mm, 345 g 110 x 65 x 43 mm, 271 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Leica X2 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5? 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 side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Leica X2 and the Panasonic LX5. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The X2 can be obtained in two different colors (black, silver), while the LX5 is also available in two color-versions, but different ones (black, white).

Size Leica X2 vs Panasonic LX5
Compare X2 versus LX5 top
Comparison X2 or LX5 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic LX5 is notably smaller (16 percent) than the Leica X2. Moreover, the LX5 is markedly lighter (21 percent) than the X2. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the X2 nor the LX5 are weather-sealed.

Concerning battery life, the X2 gets 450 shots out of its Leica BP-DC8 battery, while the LX5 can take 400 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BCJ13 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Leica X2 124 mm 69 mm 52 mm 345 g 450 i May 2012 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX5 110 mm 65 mm 43 mm 271 g 400 i Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-A1 117 mm 67 mm 39 mm 330 g 350 i Sep 2013 US$ 399ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-E2 129 mm 75 mm 37 mm 350 g 350 i Oct 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 350 g 270 i Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X100S 127 mm 74 mm 54 mm 445 g 330 i Jan 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Leica T 134 mm 69 mm 33 mm 384 g 400 i Apr 2014 US$ 1 849ebay.com
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Leica TL 134 mm 69 mm 33 mm 384 g 400 i Nov 2016 US$ 1 695ebay.com
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Leica X1 124 mm 60 mm 32 mm 306 g 260 i Sep 2009 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Leica X Vario 133 mm 73 mm 95 mm 680 g 450 i Jun 2013 US$ 2 849ebay.com
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Leica X Typ 113 133 mm 73 mm 78 mm 486 g 350 i Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Nikon Coolpix A 111 mm 64 mm 40 mm 299 g 230 i Mar 2013 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Olympus XZ-1 111 mm 65 mm 42 mm 275 g 320 i Jan 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ150 124 mm 82 mm 92 mm 528 g 410 i Aug 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF3 108 mm 67 mm 32 mm 264 g 300 i Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic LX7 111 mm 68 mm 46 mm 298 g 330 i Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Ricoh GR 117 mm 61 mm 35 mm 245 g 290 i Apr 2013 US$ 799ebay.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 LX5 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 75 percent) than the X2, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. 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 imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Leica X2 features an APS-C sensor and the Panasonic LX5 a 1/1.7-inch sensor. The sensor area in the LX5 is 88 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.5 and 4.4. The sensor in the X2 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the LX5 offers a 4:3 aspect. The LX5 has the particularity of featuring a switch that allows to toggle between multiple aspect ratios, while maintaining the same field of view and full image resolution.

Leica X2 and Panasonic LX5 sensor measures

With 16.1MP, the X2 offers a higher resolution than the LX5 (10MP), but the X2 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.79μm versus 2.14μm for the LX5) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the X2 is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 9 months) than the LX5, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The resolution advantage of the Leica X2 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the X2 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 24.6 x 16.3 inches or 62.6 x 41.5 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 19.7 x 13.1 inches or 50.1 x 33.2 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 16.4 x 10.9 inches or 41.7 x 27.6 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic LX5 are 18.2 x 13.7 inches or 46.3 x 34.7 cm for good quality, 14.6 x 10.9 inches or 37.1 x 27.8 cm for very good quality, and 12.2 x 9.1 inches or 30.9 x 23.2 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Leica X2 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12500. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 are ISO 80 to ISO 3200, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-12800.

In terms of underlying technology, the X2 is build around a CMOS sensor, while the LX5 uses a CCD 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.

X2 versus LX5 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Leica X2 APS-C 16.1 4928 3264i23.212.4127574
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Panasonic LX5 1/1.7 10.0 3648 2736720/60p19.610.813241
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Fujifilm X-A1 APS-C 16.0 4896 32641080/30p23.412.6139076
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Fujifilm X-E2 APS-C 16.0 4896 32641080/60p23.412.6140077
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Fujifilm X10 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/30p20.511.324550
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Fujifilm X100S APS-C 16.0 4896 32641080/60p23.312.5132975
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Leica T APS-C 16.2 4944 32781080/30p23.012.7108275
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Leica TL APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.913.2169081
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Leica X1 APS-C 12.2 4272 2856i22.611.8103769
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Leica X Vario APS-C 16.1 4928 32721080/30p23.412.7132078
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Leica X Typ 113 APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.612.8149178
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Nikon Coolpix A APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.413.8116480
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Olympus XZ-1 1/1.7 10.1 3664 2752720/30p18.810.411734
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Panasonic FZ150 1/2.3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p19.410.913240
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Panasonic GF3 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.610.145950
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Panasonic LX7 1/1.7 10.0 3648 27361080/60p20.711.714750
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Ricoh GR APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/30p23.613.597278
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The LX5 indeed provides for movie recording, while the X2 does not. The highest resolution format that the LX5 can use is 720/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. The X2 and the LX5 are similar in the sense that neither of the two has a viewfinder. The images are, thus, framed using live view on the rear LCD. However, optional viewfinders – the EVF 2 for the X2 and the DMW-LVF1 for the LX5 – are available as accessories. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Leica X2 and Panasonic LX5 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Leica X2optional i2.7 / 230 fixed i 1/2000s 5.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-A1i i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 5.6/s i i
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Fujifilm X-E22360 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X10optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X100S2360 i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Leica Toptional i3.7 / 1230 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Leica TLoptional i3.7 / 1230 fixed i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Leica X1i i2.7 / 230 fixed i 1/2000s 3.0/s i i
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Leica X Variooptional i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/2000s 5.0/s i i
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Leica X Typ 113optional i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/2000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon Coolpix Aoptional i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/2000s 4.0/s i i
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Olympus XZ-1optional i3.0 / 614 fixed i 1/2000s 2.0/s i i
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Panasonic FZ150202 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/2000s 12.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF3i i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.2/s i i
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Panasonic LX7optional i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Ricoh GRoptional i3.0 / 1230 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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The LX5 is equipped with a zoom lens, while the X2 comes with a built-in prime. The LX5 has a 24-90mm f/2.0-3.3 optic and the X2 offers a 36mm f/2.8 (focal lengths in full frame equivalent terms). Hence, the Panasonic provides a wider angle of view at the short end, as well as more tele-photo reach at the long end than the Leica. The LX5 offers the faster maximum aperture.

The X2 writes its imaging data to SDHC cards, while the LX5 uses SDXC 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 X2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Leica X2ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic LX5imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-A1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-E2istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X10istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X100Sistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Leica Tistereo / monoiii2.0iii
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Leica TListereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Leica X1ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Leica X Varioistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Leica X Typ 113istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon Coolpix Aistereo / monoiii2.0iii
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Olympus XZ-1imono / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic FZ150istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic LX7istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Ricoh GRimono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Both the X2 and the LX5 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The LX5 was replaced by the Panasonic LX7, while the X2 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the X2 and LX5 can be found, respectively, in the Leica X2 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic LX5 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Leica X2 and the Panasonic LX5? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Reasons to prefer the Leica X2:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (16.1 vs 10MP) with a 30% higher linear resolution.
  • Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (5 vs 2.5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (450 versus 400) on a single battery charge.
  • More prestigious: Has the Leica luxury appeal, which ensures a high resale price.
  • More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 1 year and 9 months after the LX5).

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Advantages of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5:

  • Flexible image proportions: Has a multi-aspect sensor that allows for alternative image shapes.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 720/60p video.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.7") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (460k vs 230k dots).
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • Better light gathering: Has a lens with a wider maximum aperture (f/2.0 vs f/2.8).
  • Wider view: Has a wider-angle lens that facilitates landscape or interior shots.
  • More compact: Is smaller (110x65mm vs 124x69mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 74g or 21 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (75 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in July 2010).

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the LX5 emerges as the winner of the match-up (12 : 9 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

X2 09:12 LX5

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Leica X2 and the Panasonic LX5 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Prime Lens Compact Camera and Best Travel-Zoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the X2 or the LX5 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear 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 X23/5......3/54/5 May 2012 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX54/5+..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-A1........4.5/54.5/5 Sep 2013 US$ 399ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-E24/5....80/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10......76/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X100S5/5+ +..81/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Leica T3/5......4/54/5 Apr 2014 US$ 1 849ebay.com
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Leica TL..........4/5 Nov 2016 US$ 1 695ebay.com
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Leica X13/5....+..4/5 Sep 2009 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Leica X Vario3/5......4/54/5 Jun 2013 US$ 2 849ebay.com
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Leica X Typ 1133.5/5......3.5/54/5 Sep 2014 US$ 2 299ebay.com
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Nikon Coolpix A4/5+..75/1004/54/5 Mar 2013 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Olympus XZ-14/5....74/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ1503/5+ +..76/1004/54.5/5 Aug 2011 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic GF33/582/100..71/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic LX73/5+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Ricoh GR5/5....79/1004.5/54.5/5 Apr 2013 US$ 799ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time 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 X2 vs Panasonic LX5

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 X2 Panasonic LX5
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens 36mm f/2.8 24-90mm f/2.0-3.3
Launch Date May 2012 July 2010
Launch Price USD 1,999 USD 499
Sensor Specs Leica X2 Panasonic LX5
Sensor Technology CMOS CCD
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor 1/1.7" Sensor
Sensor Size 23.7 x 15.6 mm 7.85 x 5.89 mm
Sensor Area 369.72 mm2 46.2365 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.4 mm 9.8 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 4.4x
Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 pixels 3648 x 2736 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.79 μm 2.14 μm
Pixel Density 4.35 MP/cm2 21.59 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability no Video 720/60p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 12,500 ISO 80 - 3,200 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 80 - 12,800 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 41
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 19.6
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 10.8
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 132
Screen Specs Leica X2 Panasonic LX5
Viewfinder Type Viewfinder optional Viewfinder optional
LCD Framing Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.7inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Leica X2 Panasonic LX5
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s 2.5 shutter flaps/s
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDHC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no no
Connectivity Specs Leica X2 Panasonic LX5
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI mini HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Leica X2 Panasonic LX5
Battery Type Leica BP-DC8 Panasonic DMW-BCJ13
Battery Life (CIPA)450 shots per charge400 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 124 x 69 x 52 mm
(4.9 x 2.7 x 2.0 in)
110 x 65 x 43 mm
(4.3 x 2.6 x 1.7 in)
Camera Weight 345 g (12.2 oz) 271 g (9.6 oz)
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