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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2

Portability
81 Imaging
57 Features
75 Overall
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Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61 Imaging
79 Features
70 Overall
75

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2018
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released March 2019
  • Also Known as Type No. 4889
  • Superseded the Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Leica. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and Q2 (47MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and Q2 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The D-Lux 7 was announced 3 months before the Q2 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the Q2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Leica Q2

		

		

			
 D-Lux 7 Q2 
Screen resolution1240k1040kCrisper screen (+200k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Leica D-Lux 7

		

		

			
 Q2 D-Lux 7 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica Q2

		

		

			
 D-Lux 7 Q2 
ReleasedNovember 2018March 2019Similar age
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Leica D-Lux 7 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Leica Q2 has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).
Check the Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica Q2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the Q2.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and Q2 is 81 and 61 respectively.
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and Q2.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D-Lux 7 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica Q2 will offer more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
 Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
87
 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
 fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Leica D-Lux 7
Street photography with Leica Q2
77
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 great ISO range (25,600)
 no articulating screen
69
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 environment proofing
 great ISO range (50,000)
 no articulating screen
 heavier than competition in class (718 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography details
Leica Q2 Sports photography details
71
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (340 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
78
 silent shutter (1/40,000s)
 high frames per second (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 environment proofing
 great battery (370 shots)
 fixed focal length (28mm)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography details
Leica Q2 Travel photography details
78
 better than average battery (340 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (17MP)
 rather wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 screen is not selfie friendly
70
 great battery (370 shots)
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 fantastic MP (47MP)
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 heavier than competition in class (718 grams)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Leica D-Lux 7 Landscape photography factors
Leica Q2 Landscape photography factors
76
 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (17 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (340 CIPA)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
80
 has manual focus
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fantastic MP (47MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great ISO range (50,000)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 great battery (370 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 fixed focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Leica D-Lux 7 as a Vlogging camera
 Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
36
 rather wide (24mm)
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no external microphone support
32
 great max aperture (f1.7)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic support
 heavier than competition in class (718 grams)
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Leica Q2
 Leica D-Lux 7Leica Q2
General Information
Brand Name Leica Leica
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Leica Q2
Also called as - Type No. 4889
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-11-20 2019-03-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4736 x 3552 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO 25600 50000
Min native ISO 200 50
RAW format    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/1.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) 718 gr (1.58 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 2491
Other
Battery life 340 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,193 $4,985