Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS200

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica Q-P versus Panasonic ZS200, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Q-P (Full frame) and ZS200 (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Q-P was manufactured 9 months later than the ZS200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Q-P scores versus the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q-P and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q-P comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Q-P and the ZS200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and ZS200 is 63 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and ZS200.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q-P because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q-P will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Q-P provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.