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Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Leica Q2 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Introduced November 2018
Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched March 2019
  • Alternative Name is Type No. 4889
  • Older Model is Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
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Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Leica Q-P and Leica Q2, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and Q2 (47MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Q-P was announced 4 months before the Q2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Q-P grades against the Q2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Leica Q2

 Q-P Q2 

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Leica Q-P

 Q2 Q-P 

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Leica Q2

 Q-P Q2 
LaunchedNovember 2018March 2019Same age
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Leica Q-P enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Leica Q2 has measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs).

Check the Leica Q-P and Leica Q2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Q-P against the Q2.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-P and Q2 is 63 and 61 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and Q2.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Leica Q2 to produce greater detail with its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography details
Leica Q2 Portrait photography details
84
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
87
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
MP count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography features
Leica Q2 Street photography features
57
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (640g)
max ISO too low (0)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (50,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (718g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography factors
Leica Q2 Sports photography factors
62
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
78
silent shutter (1/40,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Travel photography camera
Leica Q2 as a Travel photography camera
64
provides focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others in class (640 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
70
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count great (47 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition (718 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography factors
Leica Q2 Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
80
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q2 as a Vlogging camera
30
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (640 grams)
32
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (718 grams)
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Leica Q-P vs Leica Q2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Leica Q2
 Leica Q-PLeica Q2
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Leica
Model Leica Q-P Leica Q2
Alternative name - Type No. 4889
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-11-06 2019-03-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8368 x 5584
Max native ISO - 50000
Min native ISO - 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-16 f/1.7
Macro focus range 17cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lbs) 718 grams (1.58 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 2491
Other
Battery life - 370 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 BP-SCL4
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $3,995 $4,985