Leica Q-P vs Leica X Vario

On this page, we are analyzing the Leica Q-P versus Leica X Vario, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and X Vario (16MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and X Vario (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Q-P was released 5 years later than the X Vario and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Q-P scores versus the X Vario with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q-P and Leica X Vario. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery and Leica X Vario Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q-P comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Leica X Vario has dimensions of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q-P versus Leica X Vario in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q-P and the X Vario.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and X Vario is 63 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-P and X Vario.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q-P featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q-P will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Q-P provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.