Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 II

On this page, we are comparing the Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is very well matched but the Q-P (Full frame) and ZV-1 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q-P was announced 5 years prior to the ZV-1 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Q-P grades against the ZV-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q-P and Sony ZV-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica Q-P Gallery and Sony ZV-1 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Q-P provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q-P vs Sony ZV-1 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Q-P vs the ZV-1 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and ZV-1 II is 63 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-P and ZV-1 II.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q-P having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica Q-P will give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Q-P is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.