Fujifilm X100V vs Leica Q-P

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and Q-P (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100V was manufactured 16 months after the Q-P which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the Q-P in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q-P. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Leica Q-P Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100V has got external measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Leica Q-P has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X100V and Leica Q-P in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the Q-P.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and Q-P is 79 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and Q-P.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X100V will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V will have an advantage in sensor innovation.