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Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q

Portability
74
Imaging
69
Features
47
Overall
60
Leica M Typ 240 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Leica M Typ 240
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 680g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Released September 2012
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Released June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Leica M Typ 240 versus Pentax Q, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M Typ 240 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the M Typ 240 (Full frame) and Q (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 240 was released 16 months after the Q making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M Typ 240 matches up versus the Q with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 240 over the Pentax Q

 M Typ 240 Q 
ReleasedSeptember 2012June 2011Newer by 16 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Leica M Typ 240

 Q M Typ 240 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax Q

 M Typ 240 Q 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica M Typ 240 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica M Typ 240 versus Pentax Q in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M Typ 240 against the Q.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M Typ 240 and Q is 74 and 93 respectively.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M Typ 240 and Q.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 240 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica M Typ 240 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger M Typ 240 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Q as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
45
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica M Typ 240
Street photography with Pentax Q
67
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
55
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Travel photography details
Pentax Q Travel photography details
63
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
lighter than competitors in class (180g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q Landscape photography advice
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
51
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 240 Vlogging features
Pentax Q Vlogging features
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (180 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Leica M Typ 240 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 240 and Pentax Q
 Leica M Typ 240Pentax Q
General Information
Company Leica Pentax
Model type Leica M Typ 240 Pentax Q
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-09-17 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5952 x 3976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Leica M Pentax Q
Available lenses 59 8
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (rangefinder) None
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680g (1.50 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 80 x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 84 47
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 11.1
DXO Low light rating 1860 189
Other
Battery life 500 shots 230 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $5,479 $695