Leica Q-P vs Panasonic G6

Let's look more closely at the Leica Q-P and Panasonic G6, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and G6 (16MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and G6 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Q-P was manufactured 5 years later than the G6 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Leica Q-P being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Q-P grades vs the G6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q-P & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The entire galleries are provided at Leica Q-P Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Leica Q-P provides external 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 G6 has specifications of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q-P versus the G6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and G6 is 63 and 74 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and G6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q-P due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Leica Q-P will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Q-P should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.