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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Leica Q-P front
Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Released July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T3
Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched November 2018
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Leica Q-P, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and Q-P (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 3 years before the Q-P which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up versus the Q-P with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Leica Q-P

 Fujifilm X-T2 Q-P 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Fujifilm X-T2

 Q-P Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedNovember 2018July 2016More modern by 28 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica Q-P

 Fujifilm X-T2 Q-P 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Leica Q-P has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Leica Q-P in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the Q-P.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Q-P is 76 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Q-P.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography advice
Leica Q-P Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
85
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography factors
Leica Q-P Street photography factors
75
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (640 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Leica Q-P as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q-P as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
terrible battery life (340 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
64
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average (640 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography information
Leica Q-P Landscape photography information
75
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
66
focusing manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q-P as a Vlogging camera
33
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
30
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (640 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Leica Q-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Leica Q-P
 Fujifilm X-T2Leica Q-P
General Information
Company FujiFilm Leica
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Leica Q-P
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-07-07 2018-11-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 -
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture - f/1.7-16
Macro focusing distance - 17cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (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 507g (1.12 pounds) 640g (1.41 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,600 $3,995