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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 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
  • Revealed November 2018
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX100 II
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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Leica Q-P versus Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Q-P (Full frame) and LX100 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q-P was revealed 4 years later than the LX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Q-P matches up vs the LX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Panasonic LX100

 Q-P LX100 
RevealedNovember 2018September 2014Fresher by 51 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Leica Q-P

 LX100 Q-P 

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Panasonic LX100

 Q-P LX100 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica Q-P offers external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Q-P versus the LX100.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and LX100 is 63 and 83 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and LX100.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q-P having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q-P will produce greater detail because of its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger Q-P is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography highlights
85
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
70
focusing manually
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography info
Panasonic LX100 Street photography info
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (640g)
maximum ISO low (0)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
64
comes with touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors (640g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
boasts touch focus
good resolution (13 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography factors
66
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
73
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P Vlogging info
Panasonic LX100 Vlogging info
30
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (640g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Panasonic LX100
 Leica Q-PPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Q-P Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-11-06 2014-09-15
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 measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-16 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 3cm
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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 Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 pounds) 393 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $3,995 $800