The Leica S2 camera is a professional medium format digital camera produced by Leica Camera AG. It was first introduced in 2008 and represents Leica's foray into the medium format market. The S2 is designed to deliver exceptional image quality and is targeted towards professional photographers who require high-resolution images and precise control over their photography.

The Leica S2 features a large 37.5-megapixel (30x45mm) CCD sensor, which is significantly larger than those found in typical full-frame DSLRs. The camera employs the Leica S-System lens mount, specifically designed for the S-series cameras, which offers a range of high-quality lenses optimized for the large sensor size.

In terms of construction, the Leica S2 boasts a robust and weather-sealed body, constructed from a combination of magnesium alloy and high-quality materials. It features a comfortable ergonomic design with intuitive controls and a large, bright optical viewfinder for accurate framing and composition.

The Olympus XZ-1 is a high-end 10.0 megapixel compact digital camera announced and released in January 2011. Its key features are a fast f/1.8-2.5 i.Zuiko Digital lens, a built in imager shift image stabilizer and Olympus' 6 Art Filters that are also present in the E-PEN series.
In the high-end compact camera market, its main competitors are the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Canon S95 though the S95's lens is considerably slower at most focal lengths. Competing compact cameras which are capable of shooting in Raw mode include Canon PowerShot G12, Fujifilm X10, Nikon Coolpix P7100, Samsung TL500/EX1, and the previously mentioned Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5.

The Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro is a digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera that was released by Fujifilm. It features a 12.34-megapixel Super CCD SR Pro sensor, which combines two types of pixels to provide a wide dynamic range and improved color reproduction. The camera has a Nikon F-mount, allowing it to use a wide range of compatible lenses.

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