Clicky

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 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
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

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 Legislation

The 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.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Panasonic FZ1000

 Q2 Monochrom FZ1000 
ReleasedOctober 2020June 2014More modern by 78 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 FZ1000 Q2 Monochrom 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic FZ1000

 Q2 Monochrom FZ1000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and FZ1000 is 60 and 55 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography details
88
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography highlights
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (100,000)
no articulating screen
more heavy than others in class (734 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography details
80
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (350 shots)
can't change focal length (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
has no phase detect autofocus
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000
66
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (734 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
65
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ1000
77
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (100,000)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no Timelapse function
65
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (734g)
66
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic FZ1000
 Leica Q2 MonochromPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
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