Leica
X2
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GX1

Leica X2

52

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

40

  
Winner

Leica X2

Reasons to buy the Leica X2

Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
Usually standard
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
External flash not needed
 

differences

Advantages of the Leica X2
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
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 Around 70% larger sensor
Battery life Longer battery life 450 shots vs 310 shots
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 Around 50% more shots per battery charge
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
Help
 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Size Smaller 116x68x39 mm vs 124x69x52 mm
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 More than 30% smaller
Focus points More focus points 23 vs 11
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $239.00 vs $1,995.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,756 cheaper (8.3x less)
Thickness Thinner 1.5" vs 2"
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 Around 30% thinner
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4.2 fps vs 3 fps
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 More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
Weight Slightly lighter 318 g vs 345 g
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 Around 10% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Leica X2 Leica X2
52 vs 40
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Leica X2. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a boutique with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
X2:16.1 MP
DMC-GX1:15.8 MP
Light sensitivity Very good maximum light sensitivity Help
X2:12,500 ISO
DMC-GX1:12,800 ISO
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
Sensor size Large sensors Help
X2:APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
DMC-GX1:Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
True resolution Takes significantly lower resolution photos
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the X2
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the X2
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Leica X1

Leica X1

Boutique

$488
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
HDR Lacks a built in HDR feature
Compare the X1 vs the X2
Compare the X1 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the X2
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$999 - $1,130 body only

$1,099 with 14-42mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the X2
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$392 - $395 with 10-30mm lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Sensor size Has a marginally smaller sensor
Compare the 1 V1 vs the X2
Compare the 1 V1 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$948 body only

$1,098 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the NEX-7 vs the X2
Compare the NEX-7 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

Leica X2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Continuous shooting Shoots faster
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the X2
Leica D-Lux 6

Leica D-Lux 6

Pro digicam

$799
Aperture Much wider aperture
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Sensor size Significantly smaller sensor
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Compare the D-Lux 6 vs the X2
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Boutique

$2,780 - $2,798
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Battery life Shorter battery life
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 vs the X2
Leica M9

Leica M9

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$6,751 - $8,654 body only
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the M9 vs the X2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$600 with 14-42mm lens
Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Weight Slightly lighter
True resolution Lower true resolution
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$854 with 14-42mm lens
Overall image quality Better image quality
Image stabilization Image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Movie continuous focus Doesn't focus continuously recording movies
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$369 with 14-42mm lens
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic Lumix GF6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 - $699 with 14-42mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

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