Reasons to choose X2
Released in 2012, X2 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 16.2 MP effective resolution, and a 345 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Leica X2
vs Pentax K-r
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
X2373 mm²
K-r- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X2 and K-r 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
X2MetricK-r
16.2 MPEffective pixels12.4 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.6 × 15.8
4.8 µmPixel pitch5.48 µm
23.02 µm²Pixel area30.07 µm²
4.34 MP/cm²Pixel density3.33 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
345 gWeight598 g
SD/SDHC cardStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion D-LI109 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
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 X2 and K-r have the same sensor area. The X2 has the lighter body. The X2 has the higher effective resolution. The X2 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose K-r
Released in 2010, K-r has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 598 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.