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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced March 2019
  • Also referred to as Type No. 4889
  • Previous Model is Leica Q
  • Successor is Leica Q3
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and Q2 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was brought out 8 months after the Q2 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up against the Q2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Leica Q2

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 Q2 
AnnouncedOctober 2019March 2019Newer by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 Q2 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica Q2

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 Q2 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has exterior dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Leica Q2 has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the Q2.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Q2 is 78 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Q2.

All in all, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Leica Q2 will resolve greater detail having its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography highlights
Leica Q2 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
87
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor resolution is high (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography factors
Leica Q2 Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Optical)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than competition in class (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography features
Leica Q2 Sports photography features
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
78
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is high (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography details
Leica Q2 Travel photography details
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is high (47MP)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition in class (718g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
high sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
80
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is high (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (50,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (718 grams)
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Leica Q2
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Leica Q2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Leica Q2
Also referred to as - Type No. 4889
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-10-23 2019-03-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 8368 x 5584
Highest native ISO 12800 50000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 50
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.7
Macro focusing range - 17cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 gr (1.10 pounds) 718 gr (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2491
Other
Battery life - 370 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 1
Launch price $2,000 $4,985