- 1 inch 116.2mm2
- 20.1 megapixels
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25.00mm - 400.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 4/3 226.2mm2
- 20.4 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
Differences
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114) advantages over Olympus E-M1 II
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Higher max flash sync
1/4000
vs
1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Olympus E-M1 II advantages over Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
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Larger sensor
4/3
vs
1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel
vs
tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Bigger pixels
~ 3.36
vs
2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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High resolution composite
Yes
vs
No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Thinner
68 mm
vs
130 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
574g
vs
830g
Lighter weight
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Dual card slots
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Yes
vs
No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Faster JPEG shooting
60.6 fps
vs
12.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Faster shutter
1/32000
vs
1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
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RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Review Excerpt
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Excellent image quality; Very good dynamic range & high ISO performance; Fantastic C-AF performance; Incredible burst rates, even with RAW; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K (DCI) video; Clean HDMI; Dual SD card slots.
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Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
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Read our Olympus E-M1 II Review
The Competition
Compared to Fujifilm X-T2
Leica
V-LUX (Typ 114)
Fujifilm
X-T2
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Olympus
E-M1 II
Fujifilm
X-T2
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Lens selection
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Panasonic FZ1000
Leica
V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic
FZ1000
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Less expensive
-
Tilt-swivel screen
Olympus
E-M1 II
Panasonic
FZ1000
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Panasonic G7
Leica
V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic
G7
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Less expensive
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Tilt-swivel screen
Olympus
E-M1 II
Panasonic
G7
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Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Panasonic GX8
Leica
V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic
GX8
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Internal flash
-
Higher max flash sync
-
Tilt-swivel screen
-
Larger sensor
Olympus
E-M1 II
Panasonic
GX8
Compared to Panasonic FZ2500
Leica
V-LUX (Typ 114)
Panasonic
FZ2500
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Tilt-swivel screen
-
Touchscreen
Olympus
E-M1 II
Panasonic
FZ2500
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
In-camera panoramas
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Internal flash
