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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q

Portability
77
Imaging
72
Features
35
Overall
57
Leica M Typ 262 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Leica M Typ 262
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Additionally Known as Typ 262
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
  • Introduced June 2011
  • Later Model is Pentax Q10
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica M Typ 262 over the Pentax Q

 M Typ 262 Q 
IntroducedNovember 2015June 2011Newer by 54 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Leica M Typ 262

 Q M Typ 262 

Common features in the Leica M Typ 262 and Pentax Q

 M Typ 262 Q 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

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.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q size comparison

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

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Portrait photography advice
Pentax Q Portrait photography advice
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
45
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others (180g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica M Typ 262
Sports photography with Pentax Q
50
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Travel photography factors
Pentax Q Travel photography factors
58
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
lighter than others (180g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica M mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica M Typ 262 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
22
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (180 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic support
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Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica M Typ 262 and Pentax Q
 Leica M Typ 262Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Leica Pentax
Model type Leica M Typ 262 Pentax Q
Also referred to as Typ 262 -
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2015-11-19 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5952 x 3976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Leica M Pentax Q
Available lenses 59 8
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) None
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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution - 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 180g (0.40 lb)
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 not tested 47
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL2 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $5,069 $695