Leica Q vs Panasonic LX5

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Leica Q vs Panasonic LX5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Q (24MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the Q (Full frame) and LX5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q was released 3 years later than the LX5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Q matches up against the LX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q Gallery and Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q provides physical 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) while the Panasonic LX5 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q vs Panasonic LX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Q and the LX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Q and LX5 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and LX5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q will offer more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern Q is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.