Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III

Its time to look more closely at the Leica Q-P and Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the GR III (24MP) is relatively similar but the Q-P (Full frame) and GR III (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q-P was launched 2 months later than the GR III so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Q-P grades against the GR III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q-P and Ricoh GR III. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q-P Gallery and Ricoh GR III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Q-P has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Ricoh GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Check out the Leica Q-P and Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Q-P against the GR III.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and GR III is 63 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-P and GR III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Q-P offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.