Olympus E-PM2 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

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Olympus E-PM2 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

4/3 224.9mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PM2 Review.
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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.2 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus E-PM2 advantages over Leica X-U (Typ 113)

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Thinner
33 mm vs 88 mm
Thinner
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
7.9 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
16 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12500 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica X-U (Typ 113) advantages over Olympus E-PM2

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 3.75 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

450 vs 360 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More dots on screen
920k vs 461k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

Super compact and lightweight; Excellent image and print quality that rivals much more expensive CSCs and DSLRs; Solid low-light (high ISO) performance; Touchscreen LCD responsive and useful once you get used to it; Speedy and accurate AF on still subjects; Tons of advanced shooting features and customizing options.
Maddening menu system; No physical Mode dial; Motion AF not quite up to par; Mediocre HD video quality; No built-in flash (but a small external flash is included).
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic GF2

Olympus E-PM2

Panasonic GF2

$1599
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$617
4/3

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF2

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Panasonic GF2

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger sensor

$617
4/3

Tiltable Screen
Thinner

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Compared to Panasonic GF3

Olympus E-PM2

Panasonic GF3

$1599
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$675
4/3

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

Compare Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GF3

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Panasonic GF3

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger sensor

$675
4/3

Touchscreen
Thinner

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Compared to Panasonic GM5

Olympus E-PM2

Panasonic GM5

$1599
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic GM5

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Panasonic GM5

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger sensor

$898
4/3

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

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Compared to Leica X (Typ 113)

Olympus E-PM2

Leica X (Typ 113)

$1599
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3500
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica X (Typ 113)

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Longer stills battery life

$3500
APS-C

HDMI out
Lighter weight

Compare Leica X-U (Typ 113) vs Leica X (Typ 113)

Compared to Leica Q

Olympus E-PM2

Leica Q

$1599
4/3

Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter

$3695
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Olympus E-PM2 vs Leica Q

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica Q

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
More telephoto lens reach

$3695
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

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