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Leica Q vs Leica Q-P

Portability
63
Imaging
71
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Leica Q-P front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
57
Overall
67

Leica Q vs Leica Q-P Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Also Known as Typ 116
  • Updated by Leica Q2
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
  • Revealed November 2018
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Leica Q vs Leica Q-P Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica Q vs Leica Q-P, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Leica. The resolution of the Q (24MP) and the Q-P (24MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Q was introduced 4 years before the Q-P which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Q scores vs the Q-P in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Leica Q-P

 Q Q-P 

Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Leica Q

 Q-P Q 
RevealedNovember 2018June 2015More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Leica Q and Leica Q-P

 Q Q-P 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q vs Leica Q-P Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q features external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) and the Leica Q-P has specifications of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Q against the Q-P.

Leica Q vs Leica Q-P size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q and Q-P is 63 and 63 respectively.

Leica Q vs Leica Q-P top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Leica Q-P Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and Q-P.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged Q is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Leica Q vs Leica Q-P sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Leica Q-P Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q Portrait photography details
Leica Q-P Portrait photography details
82
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
84
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica Q as a Street photography camera
Leica Q-P as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Yes)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
above average high ISO (50,000)
no moving screen
heavier than others in class (640g)
57
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (640g)
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q Sports photography factors
Leica Q-P Sports photography factors
68
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Yes)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have phase detect autofocus
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q
Travel photography with Leica Q-P
63
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others in class (640g)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others in class (640 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q
Landscape photography with Leica Q-P
74
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Yes)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
65
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q
Vlogging with Leica Q-P
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Yes)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (640g)
30
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (640g)
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Leica Q vs Leica Q-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Leica Q-P
 Leica QLeica Q-P
General Information
Company Leica Leica
Model type Leica Q Leica Q-P
Also referred to as Typ 116 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2015-06-10 2018-11-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Maestro II Maestro II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 50000 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/1.7-16
Macro focusing range 17cm 17cm
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 lb) 640g (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2221 not tested
Other
Battery ID BP-DC12 BP-DC12
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $4,300 $3,995