Leica M-Monochrom vs Pentax Q

The following is a in-depth review of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Pentax Q, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and Q (12MP) and the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and Q (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M-Monochrom was launched 11 months after the Q so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the M-Monochrom scores versus the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M-Monochrom and Pentax Q. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica M-Monochrom enjoys outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

Check out the Leica M-Monochrom versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M-Monochrom and the Q.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M-Monochrom and Q is 78 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M-Monochrom and Q.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M-Monochrom because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica M-Monochrom will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger M-Monochrom is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.