I've tested the S2 and the P65+ back to back, and found the Phase back to be significantly above the S2 in color, dynamic range, and of course, larger/higher resolution. How much of that is due to better Raw conversion in C1Pro, I dont know, but that is the way the package worked. It was not mentioned in the review, but the Phase 80mm D lens is an excellent lens too, and holds up pretty well against Leica's reputation (plus its 1/4 the price)
rather surprised at this 'thin' review - its old news and doesn't add much to the debate, other than Lens hood gripes. (sorry, but you have to call it how it is)
Yes Leica's body/sensor package is admirable to some, and we badly need more choice in MF digital, but:
- the sensor is an odd size for pro MF work.
- while the camera body is well conceived, the lens' are very large and heavy (compare an 80D phase with the 70mm Leica)
- the sensor resolution is not that much by 2010 MF levels, and should have been at least 10Mp higher. Canon will be at its heels in months, Phase will jump to 70Mp+ soon too.
- the lack of C1
add to this the fact that any USA buyer can get an S2 20% cheaper shipped to them from the EU, than buying in the USA, and you will have a camera that is not selling as it should in the worlds biggest market. M9's are still at a premium on eBay and hard to find in a store, but... I can get an S2 tomorrow.