Leica Q-P vs Leica X-U

Below, we will be evaluating the Leica Q-P vs Leica X-U, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Leica. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and X-U (16MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and X-U (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q-P was unveiled 2 years after the X-U which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Q-P scores vs the X-U when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q-P & Leica X-U. The full galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery & Leica X-U Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Q-P features outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Leica X-U has proportions of 140mm x 79mm x 88mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 3.5") with a weight of 635 grams (1.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Q-P vs the X-U.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and X-U is 63 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-P and X-U.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q-P with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Leica Q-P will give you more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Q-P will have an advantage in sensor technology.