Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica TL2

Its time to look much closer at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica TL2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Leica. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and TL2 (24MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and TL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 3 years after the TL2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Leica TL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Q2 Monochrom grades against the TL2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Leica TL2. The entire galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Leica TL2 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom features external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Leica TL2 has sizing of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica TL2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the TL2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and TL2 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 Monochrom and TL2.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will render extra detail due to its extra 23 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.