Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom

Lets take a deeper look at the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Leica. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and the D-Lux 7 (Four Thirds) and Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) have different sensor measurements.

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The D-Lux 7 was unveiled 23 months before the Q2 Monochrom which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the D-Lux 7 scores versus the Q2 Monochrom in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica D-Lux 7 & Leica Q2 Monochrom. The full galleries are available at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica D-Lux 7 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Leica Q2 Monochrom has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Leica D-Lux 7 vs Leica Q2 Monochrom in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 7 vs the Q2 Monochrom.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D-Lux 7 and Q2 Monochrom is 81 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D-Lux 7 and Q2 Monochrom.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D-Lux 7 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will resolve greater detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged D-Lux 7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.