Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus PEN-F

Here is a detailed overview of the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus PEN-F, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Leica and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and PEN-F (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and PEN-F (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was introduced 4 years later than the PEN-F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom scores against the PEN-F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Olympus PEN-F. The whole galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has proportions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the PEN-F.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and PEN-F is 60 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and PEN-F.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q2 Monochrom using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide you with greater detail using its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.