Canon G1 X II vs Leica Q-P

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon G1 X II and Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Leica. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the G1 X II (13MP) and Q-P (24MP) and the G1 X II (1.5") and Q-P (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X II was released 5 years earlier than the Q-P and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G1 X II grades versus the Q-P with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X II features outer dimensions of 116mm x 74mm x 66mm (4.6" x 2.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 553 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Leica Q-P has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G1 X II against the Q-P.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G1 X II and Q-P is 76 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 X II and Q-P.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 X II because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Leica Q-P will produce more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older G1 X II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.