Leica Q-P vs Leica TL

Here, we will be contrasting the Leica Q-P and Leica TL, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Leica. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and TL (16MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and TL (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q-P was brought out 2 years after the TL which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica TL being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Q-P matches up against the TL in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q-P and Leica TL. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery and Leica TL Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Leica Q-P enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Leica TL has proportions of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Q-P vs the TL.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and TL is 63 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and TL.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q-P due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica Q-P will resolve more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Q-P is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.