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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX100
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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Leica Q-P and Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Q-P was introduced 3 months after the LX100 II which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Q-P matches up vs the LX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Panasonic LX100 II

 Q-P LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Leica Q-P

 LX100 II Q-P 
Screen resolution1240k1040kClearer screen (+200k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Panasonic LX100 II

 Q-P LX100 II 
LaunchedNovember 2018August 2018Same generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q-P enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Leica Q-P and Panasonic LX100 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Q-P vs the LX100 II.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and LX100 II is 63 and 81 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-P and LX100 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q-P having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Leica Q-P will produce more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
good MP (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than average (640g)
low maximum ISO (0)
77
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography advice
64
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than average (640g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
78
good battery power (340 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
good MP (17 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography advice
66
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (0)
76
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q-P
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
30
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than average (640 grams)
36
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Panasonic LX100 II
 Leica Q-PPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Q-P Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-11-06 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-16 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1800 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 lb) 392 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $3,995 $998