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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Olympus E-410 front
Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced October 2020
Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-410
  • Replaced the Olympus E-400
  • Replacement is Olympus E-420
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Olympus E-410, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Leica and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and E-410 (10MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and E-410 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 Monochrom was revealed 13 years later than the E-410 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom grades vs the E-410 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Olympus E-410

 Q2 Monochrom E-410 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2007Fresher by 163 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k215kSharper screen (+825k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 E-410 Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Olympus E-410

 Q2 Monochrom E-410 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom provides external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus E-410 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Q2 Monochrom vs the E-410.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and E-410 is 60 and 77 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 Monochrom and E-410.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q2 Monochrom with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide extra detail because of its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-410 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
high MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
56
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography advice
Olympus E-410 Street photography advice
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (100,000)
no moving screen
heavier than average (734 grams)
60
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography info
Olympus E-410 Sports photography info
80
silent shooting (1/40,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-410 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
high MP (47MP)
great max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (734 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
49
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography information
Olympus E-410 Landscape photography information
77
focusing manually
great max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (100,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (350 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-410 as a Vlogging camera
32
great max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (734 grams)
9
no video recording
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Olympus E-410
 Leica Q2 MonochromOlympus E-410
General Information
Make Leica Olympus
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Olympus E-410
Also called - EVOLT E-410
Type Large Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-10-11 2007-06-14
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
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 47 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 100000 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/1.7 -
Macro focusing range 17cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734 grams (1.62 lb) 435 grams (0.96 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 494
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $5,995 -