Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FS25

Its time to look more in depth at the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic FS25, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and FS25 (12MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and FS25 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 11 years after the FS25 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom grades vs the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom comes with outside measurements 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 Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Q2 Monochrom versus the FS25.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and FS25 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and FS25.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide extra detail due to its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom will have a benefit in sensor innovation.