Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and Q (24MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and Q (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X70 was released 8 months later than the Q so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X70 grades versus the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Leica Q Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X70 enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Leica Q 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X70 compared to the Q.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and Q is 86 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and Q.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X70 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Leica Q will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.