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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 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
  • Released October 2020
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX100 II
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Panasonic LX100

 Q2 Monochrom LX100 
AnnouncedOctober 2020September 2014Newer by 74 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 LX100 Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic LX100

 Q2 Monochrom LX100 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

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

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography factors
88
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
70
has manual focus
resolution is good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Street photography advice
69
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (100,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography details
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography details
80
silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography highlights
66
great battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent megapixels (47MP)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX100
77
manual focus
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good high ISO (100,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
32
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competitors in class (734g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic LX100
 Leica Q2 MonochromPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-10-11 2014-09-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8368 x 5584 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 100000 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/1.7 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 17cm 3cm
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 734 grams (1.62 lbs) 393 grams (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life 350 shots 300 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $5,995 $800