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Leica Calonox 2 View vs Pulsar Telos LRF XP50

The Calonox 2 View runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 42 mm lens; the Telos LRF XP50 runs 640×480 at 17 µm behind 50 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 875 m and 735 m and recognize one at 219 m and 184 m; the boxes say 2,210 m and 1,800 m. The Calonox 2 View is lighter by 2.7 oz. Approximate prices are ~$4,899 and ~$3,700.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Leica Calonox 2 View640×480 · 12 µm · 42 mm
135 m identify219 m recognize875 m detectbox says 2,210 m (1.7 m x 0.5 m subject at 2 px (Leica 'recognition' 770 m at 6 px))
Pulsar Telos LRF XP50640×480 · 17 µm · 50 mm
113 m identify184 m recognize735 m detectbox says 1,800 m (1.8 m object)
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Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.
SpecLeicaLeica Calonox 2 ViewPulsarPulsar Telos LRF XP50
Published
Sensor640×480640×480
Pixel pitch12 µm17 µm
NETD<18 mK
Refresh rate60 Hz50 Hz
Lens42 mm50 mm
Base magnification2.5×2.5×
Digital zoomup to 4×
Field of view10.3° horizontal12.4° horizontal
Display1280x960 OLED1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection2,210 m1,800 m
Claim basis1.7 m x 0.5 m subject at 2 px (Leica 'recognition' 770 m at 6 px)1.8 m object
Run time8 h8.5 h
Battery typeInternal Li-ionRemovable pack
Weight22.7 oz25.4 oz
Length5.5″9.4″
Laser rangefinderNoYes
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67IPX7
Warranty10 years (Passport Protection Plan)3 years (5 with registration)
Approx. price~$4,899~$3,700
Derived here
IFOV0.286 mrad0.340 mrad
Est. detection875 m735 m
Est. recognition219 m184 m
Est. identification135 m113 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.5×2.4×
Derived field of view10.4°12.4°
Pixels per degree61.351.5
Where to buyLeicaPulsar

Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.