Canon G7 X MIII vs Leica Q-P

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is very similar but the G7 X MIII (1") and Q-P (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 9 months after the Q-P so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the G7 X MIII scores against the Q-P when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Leica Q-P. The full galleries are available at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Leica Q-P Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Leica Q-P has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MIII and Leica Q-P in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MIII against the Q-P.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and Q-P is 88 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MIII and Q-P.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Leica Q-P will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent G7 X MIII will have an advantage in sensor tech.