Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q-S1

Here is a detailed assessment of the Leica M Typ 262 vs Pentax Q-S1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the M Typ 262 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the M Typ 262 (Full frame) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The M Typ 262 was manufactured 16 months later than the Q-S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M Typ 262 scores against the Q-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M Typ 262 & Pentax Q-S1. The entire galleries are available at Leica M Typ 262 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica M Typ 262 provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 42mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.7") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M Typ 262 and the Q-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M Typ 262 and Q-S1 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M Typ 262 and Q-S1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M Typ 262 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Leica M Typ 262 will provide greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger M Typ 262 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.