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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
65
Overall
57

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched November 2018
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Leica Q-P and Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is very well matched but the Q-P (Full frame) and ZS100 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q-P was brought out 2 years after the ZS100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Q-P scores against the ZS100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Panasonic ZS100

 Q-P ZS100 
AnnouncedNovember 2018January 2016More modern by 35 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Leica Q-P

 ZS100 Q-P 

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Panasonic ZS100

 Q-P ZS100 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. 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) and the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Q-P against the ZS100.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and ZS100 is 63 and 87 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and ZS100.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q-P featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q-P will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Q-P is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography info
57
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (640g)
maximum ISO low (0)
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition (312g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography info
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography advice
64
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others in class (640 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competition (312g)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
68
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q-P
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
30
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (640g)
36
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Leica Q-P vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Panasonic ZS100
 Leica Q-PPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Q-P Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-11-06 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO - 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO - 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-16 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 17cm 5cm
Crop factor 1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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 grams (1.41 lbs) 312 grams (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $3,995 $700