Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus SH-2

Following is a in depth analysis of the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Olympus SH-2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and SH-2 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 5 years after the SH-2 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 Monochrom & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Q2 Monochrom versus the SH-2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and SH-2 is 60 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and SH-2.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer you more detail due to its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Q2 Monochrom will have a benefit in sensor innovation.