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Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
64
Overall
68
Leica Q front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Leica Q
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Yes Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched June 2015
  • Alternative Name is Typ 116
  • Refreshed by Leica Q2
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX100 II
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Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Leica Q and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Q (24MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Q (Full frame) and LX100 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The Q was released 9 months after the LX100 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Q grades against the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q over the Panasonic LX100

 Q LX100 
LaunchedJune 2015September 2014More modern by 9 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Leica Q

 LX100 Q 

Common features in the Leica Q and Panasonic LX100

 Q LX100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Leica Q offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Q against the LX100.

Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q and LX100 is 63 and 83 respectively.

Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and LX100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q will show more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern Q provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography highlights
83
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q Street photography features
Panasonic LX100 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Yes)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (50,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than competition (640g)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Sports Comparison

Leica Q as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Yes)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q Travel photography info
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography info
63
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition (640g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
75
features focus by touch
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Yes)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
73
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Yes)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (640g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
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Leica Q vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q and Panasonic LX100
 Leica QPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Q Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Also Known as Typ 116 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-06-10 2014-09-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Maestro II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 50000 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
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, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 gr (1.41 pounds) 393 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 85 67
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.5
DXO Low light score 2221 553
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $4,300 $800