Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus 6020

Below, we will be looking at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus 6020, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and 6020 (13MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and 6020 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 Monochrom was launched 10 years after the 6020 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Q2 Monochrom grades against the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom comes with exterior 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 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Olympus 6020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom vs the 6020.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and 6020 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 Monochrom and 6020.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Q2 Monochrom provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.