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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
  • Introduced October 2020
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX100
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Here, we are looking at the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 2 years later than the LX100 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the LX100 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Panasonic LX100 II

 Q2 Monochrom LX100 II 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2018Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 LX100 II Q2 Monochrom 
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic LX100 II

 Q2 Monochrom LX100 II 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Leica Q2 Monochrom provides external dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the LX100 II.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and LX100 II is 60 and 81 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and LX100 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q2 Monochrom due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will give extra detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Q2 Monochrom will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography features
88
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
great MP (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography factors
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (100,000)
no moving screen
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
80
silent shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no phase detect AF
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography highlights
66
great battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
great MP (47MP)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (17MP)
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography info
77
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great MP (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (100,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
76
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
32
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (734 grams)
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic LX100 II
 Leica Q2 MonochromPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2020-10-11 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 17 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 100000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1800 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734 grams (1.62 pounds) 392 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $5,995 $998