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Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released November 2018
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Q-P (Full frame) and E-M1X (Four Thirds) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Q-P was unveiled 2 months before the E-M1X so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Q-P grades vs the E-M1X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Olympus E-M1X

 Q-P E-M1X 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Leica Q-P

 E-M1X Q-P 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Olympus E-M1X

 Q-P E-M1X 
IntroducedNovember 2018January 2019Similar age
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica Q-P has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

See the Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Q-P and the E-M1X.

Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and E-M1X is 63 and 54 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and E-M1X.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q-P having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q-P will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively.

Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography features
Olympus E-M1X Street photography features
57
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
heavier than average (640 grams)
max ISO too low (0)
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography info
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
64
offers touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average (640g)
display is not selfie friendly
68
great battery life (870 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than others (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
66
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (0)
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (870 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P Vlogging details
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
30
very good max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (640 grams)
68
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
heavier than others (997g)
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Leica Q-P vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Olympus E-M1X
 Leica Q-POlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Leica Olympus
Model type Leica Q-P Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-11-06 2019-01-24
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO - 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 121
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/1.7-16 -
Macro focusing range 17cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 60.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 lb) 997g (2.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 870 photos
Battery type - Built-in
Battery ID BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single 2
Retail pricing $3,995 $2,999