Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100

On this page, we will be looking at the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and LX100 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The Q2 Monochrom was brought out 6 years after the LX100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the Q2 Monochrom scores vs the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has got outside 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 LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the LX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and LX100 is 60 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 Monochrom and LX100.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer you extra detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.