Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs
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- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 100000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched October 2020
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Released June 2014
- Updated by Panasonic FZ2500
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Leica and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and FZ1000 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe Q2 Monochrom was unveiled 6 years after the FZ1000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up vs the FZ1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The full galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Panasonic FZ1000
Q2 Monochrom | FZ1000 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | June 2014 | More modern by 78 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom
FZ1000 | Q2 Monochrom | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic FZ1000
Q2 Monochrom | FZ1000 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. 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 Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).
Examine the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom vs the FZ1000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and FZ1000 is 60 and 55 respectively.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and FZ1000.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will render greater detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications
Leica Q2 Monochrom | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Panasonic |
Model | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-10-11 | 2014-06-12 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 100000 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focus distance | 17cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 734 gr (1.62 lbs) | 831 gr (1.83 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 517 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 360 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $5,995 | $800 |