Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica Q2

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica Q2, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Leica. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M11 Monochrome (60MP) and Q2 (47MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The M11 Monochrome was announced 4 years later than the Q2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica M11 Monochrome being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M11 Monochrome scores versus the Q2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica M11 Monochrome and Leica Q2. The whole galleries are available at Leica M11 Monochrome Gallery and Leica Q2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M11 Monochrome offers exterior measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 39mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Leica Q2 has sizing of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

Examine the Leica M11 Monochrome vs Leica Q2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the M11 Monochrome versus the Q2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M11 Monochrome and Q2 is 76 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M11 Monochrome and Q2.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Leica M11 Monochrome to resolve greater detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern M11 Monochrome is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.