Leica Q vs Olympus PEN-F

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Leica Q versus Olympus PEN-F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Olympus. The resolution of the Q (24MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Q (Full frame) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q was manufactured 7 months before the PEN-F so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Q grades vs the PEN-F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q & Olympus PEN-F. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Q Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Q offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Olympus PEN-F has sizing of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Q versus the PEN-F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and PEN-F is 63 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and PEN-F.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q will resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Q is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.