Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-P3

On this page, we are reviewing the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus E-P3, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Leica and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and E-P3 (12MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and E-P3 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 Monochrom was announced 9 years later than the E-P3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the E-P3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Olympus PEN E-P3. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Olympus E-P3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom features outside measurements 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 Olympus E-P3 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the E-P3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and E-P3 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and E-P3.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q2 Monochrom having a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will resolve greater detail with its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom will have a benefit in sensor technology.