Reasons to choose Digilux 2
Released in 2003, Digilux 2 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 630 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica Digilux 2
vs Olympus E-20
VS
Sensor area
58 mm²
Digilux 258 mm²
E-20- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Digilux 2 and E-20 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Digilux 2MetricE-20
4.9 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
8.8 × 6.6Sensor8.8 × 6.6
3.44 µmPixel pitch3.44 µm
11.85 µm²Pixel area11.85 µm²
8.44 MP/cm²Pixel density8.44 MP/cm²
3.93Crop factor3.93
—Maximum video—
630 gWeight1,190 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II
Lithium-Ion 1400 mAh supplied Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Digilux 2 and E-20 have the same sensor area. The Digilux 2 has the lighter body. The Digilux 2 and E-20 have the same effective resolution. The Digilux 2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose E-20
Released in 2001, E-20 has about 58 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 1,190 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.