Leica CL vs Leica Q-P

Below is a extended comparison of the Leica CL and Leica Q-P, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Leica. The resolution of the CL (24MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is relatively well matched but the CL (APS-C) and Q-P (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The CL was brought out 11 months prior to the Q-P which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica CL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the CL scores versus the Q-P when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Leica CL has got physical measurements of 131mm x 78mm x 45mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 1.8") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the CL vs the Q-P.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the CL and Q-P is 82 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the CL and Q-P.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The CL offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The older CL is going to be behind in sensor innovation.