Canon G1 X vs Leica Q-P

Here, we are comparing the Canon G1 X versus Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Leica. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the G1 X (14MP) and Q-P (24MP) and the G1 X (1.5") and Q-P (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The G1 X was revealed 7 years earlier than the Q-P and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G1 X scores against the Q-P in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G1 X and Leica Q-P. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G1 X Gallery and Leica Q-P Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon G1 X has outside measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") along with a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Leica Q-P has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G1 X versus Leica Q-P in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the G1 X compared to the Q-P.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X and Q-P is 75 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X and Q-P.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G1 X with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica Q-P will produce more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older G1 X will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.