Leica X1

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Leica X1

"Straightforward control layout with analogue-style shutter speed and aperture dials"
dpreview.com | talking about the X1's button-layout
"Good quality build, but still relatively small and lightweight"
dpreview.com | talking about the X1's build-quality

Reasons to buy the Leica X1

Sensor size
Large sensor
APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
Built-in flash
Built-in flash
Usually standard
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

True resolution
High true resolution
15.8 MP
Light sensitivity
High ISO
12,800 ISO
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

differences

Advantages of the Leica X1

Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
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Around 70% larger sensor
Size Slightly smaller 124x60x32 mm vs 116x68x39 mm
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More than 20% smaller
Thickness Slightly thinner 1.3" vs 1.5"
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Around 20% thinner
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1

Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 60fps vs None
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Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
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
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Autofocus Video autofocus Contrast detection vs None
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Automatically focuses shooting video
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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The DMC-GX1's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 11 MP
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Capture more than 40% more detail in your photos
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $642.80 vs $2,241.76
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The best price we've seen is $1,599 cheaper (3.5x less)
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 4.2 fps vs 3 fps
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More than 40% faster continuous shooting
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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2x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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2x faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation. 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.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Large sensors Help
X1:APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
DMC-GX1:Four thirds 17.3x13.0mm
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
X1:30s
DMC-GX1:60s
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800

Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,199

Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,200 body only

$1,350 - $1,499 with 18-55mm lens

Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Nikon 1 V1

Nikon 1 V1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$797 - $947 with 10-30mm lens

Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Sensor size Has a marginally smaller sensor
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$599

Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Wide angle Has a much wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,000 - $1,299 body only

$1,100 with 14-42mm lens

Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Weight Is slightly heavier

Leica X1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Leica X2

Leica X2

Boutique

$2,620 - $2,621

Wide angle Much better wide angle
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Size Larger
Thickness Thicker
Leica D-LUX 5

Leica D-LUX 5

Pro digicam

$799

Wide angle Much better wide angle
Macro focus Much better macro capability
Sensor size Much smaller sensor
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$500 body only

$700 with 14-42mm lens

Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$755 - $964 body only

$803 with 14-42mm lens

Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Size Slightly smaller
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
External flash No external flash support
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$433 body only

Size Slightly smaller
Weight Slightly lighter
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$849 - $900 with 17mm lens

Screen type Has an OLED screen
Image stabilization Image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity

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