Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic ZS100

Below is a extensive overview of the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and ZS100 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 Monochrom was revealed 4 years later than the ZS100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom grades vs the ZS100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 Monochrom features outside dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q2 Monochrom against the ZS100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and ZS100 is 60 and 87 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 Monochrom and ZS100.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q2 Monochrom using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will render more detail because of its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Q2 Monochrom should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.