Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1
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Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
(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
- Released November 2018
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Released May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II

Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
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.

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.

Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Sony ZV-1
Q-P | ZV-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Leica Q-P
ZV-1 | Q-P | |||
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Released | May 2020 | ![]() | November 2018 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Leica Q-P and Sony ZV-1
Q-P | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
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.

Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
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.

Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Leica Q-P | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Sony |
Model type | Leica Q-P | Sony ZV-1 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-11-06 | 2020-05-27 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Maestro II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | - | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | - | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7-16 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 17cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 24.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 640 gr (1.41 pounds) | 294 gr (0.65 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-DC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $3,995 | $750 |