Leica M-E Typ 220 vs Pentax Q

Here is a extensive overview of the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Pentax Q, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M-E Typ 220 (18MP) and Q (12MP) and the M-E Typ 220 (Full frame) and Q (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The M-E Typ 220 was manufactured 16 months later than the Q which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M-E Typ 220 matches up versus the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-E Typ 220 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica M-E Typ 220 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-E Typ 220 comes with outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M-E Typ 220 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the M-E Typ 220 vs the Q.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M-E Typ 220 and Q is 79 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M-E Typ 220 and Q.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M-E Typ 220 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica M-E Typ 220 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent M-E Typ 220 should have an edge in sensor technology.