Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica Q-P and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Sony. The resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Q-P (Full frame) and ZV-1 (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q-P was manufactured 18 months before the ZV-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Q-P scores vs the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q-P & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Q-P Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Leica Q-P has got external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Q-P and Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Q-P against the ZV-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Q-P and ZV-1 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-P and ZV-1.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q-P featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica Q-P will provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Q-P will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.