Leica C-Lux vs Leica Q2

Below is a extensive overview of the Leica C-Lux vs Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Leica. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the C-Lux (20MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the C-Lux (1") and Q2 (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The C-Lux was released 9 months before the Q2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the C-Lux grades vs the Q2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica C-Lux and Leica Q2. The complete galleries are provided at Leica C-Lux Gallery and Leica Q2 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica C-Lux features external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Leica Q2 has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

Compare the Leica C-Lux vs Leica Q2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the C-Lux vs the Q2.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the C-Lux and Q2 is 85 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C-Lux and Q2.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C-Lux because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Leica Q2 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older C-Lux will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.