Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and Q (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 4 years after the Q which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the M Typ 262 scores versus the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M Typ 262 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Leica M Typ 262 enjoys outer dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the M Typ 262 compared to the Q.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and Q is 77 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M Typ 262 and Q.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The M Typ 262 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will produce greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent M Typ 262 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.