Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax K-30
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced October 2020
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Successor is Pentax K-50
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Pentax K-30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe Q2 Monochrom was launched 8 years after the K-30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up vs the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are provided at Leica Q2 Monochrom Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Pentax K-30
Q2 Monochrom | K-30 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | October 2012 | More modern by 97 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom
K-30 | Q2 Monochrom |
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Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Pentax K-30
Q2 Monochrom | K-30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Leica Q2 Monochrom enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Leica Q2 Monochrom versus Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Q2 Monochrom and the K-30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 Monochrom and K-30 is 60 and 63 respectively.
Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 Monochrom and K-30.
Clearly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Q2 Monochrom because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern Q2 Monochrom should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Leica Q2 Monochrom | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-10-11 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 100000 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/1.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 17cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/40000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 734 gr (1.62 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 410 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $5,995 | $525 |