Leica's APS-C compact with zoom — 28-70mm equiv f/3.5-6.4 in a premium fixed-lens body.
The Leica X Vario (Typ 107) was released in 2013 as an APS-C fixed-lens zoom compact, featuring a 16.5MP APS-C CMOS sensor and a Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46mm f/3.5-6.4 lens (28-70mm full-frame equivalent). 1080/30fps video. At 628g with battery. Fixed non-interchangeable zoom.
16.5MP APS-C CMOS (23.6×15.7mm). Fixed Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46mm f/3.5-6.4 (28-70mm equivalent). 1920×1080 at 30fps; 1280×720 at 30fps. ISO 100-12500. 628g with battery (594g body only). Fixed zoom — no interchangeable mount.
The X Vario's APS-C sensor in a premium compact form factor positions it as a walkabout alternative to the X2 fixed prime: the zoom range (28-70mm equivalent) covers everyday perspectives. The Vario-Elmar f/3.5-6.4 maximum aperture is relatively slow, particularly at the telephoto end (f/6.4 at 70mm) — a trade for the compact zoom form factor.
On the used market the Leica X Vario (Typ 107) is available at Leica compact zoom pricing. Condition checks: zoom mechanism smoothness, lens element for marks, battery health (proprietary Leica). Fixed Vario-Elmar 28-70mm equiv zoom — no interchangeable mount.