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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 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
  • Released October 2020
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and P70 (12MP) and the Q2 Monochrom (Full frame) and P70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Q2 Monochrom was launched 11 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Leica Q2 Monochrom being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up against the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Pentax P70

 Q2 Monochrom P70 
IntroducedOctober 2020March 2009Newer by 142 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 P70 Q2 Monochrom 

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Pentax P70

 Q2 Monochrom P70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 Monochrom enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Q2 Monochrom versus the P70.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Q2 Monochrom and P70 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and P70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 Monochrom featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q2 Monochrom will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Q2 Monochrom is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography information
Pentax P70 Portrait photography information
88
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Street photography advice
Pentax P70 Street photography advice
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (100,000)
no moving screen
more heavy than competitors in class (734 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Sports photography with Pentax P70
80
quiet shooting (1/40,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is amazing (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
can't change focal length (28mm)
no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
66
better than average battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (734g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
77
has manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (100,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Vlogging advice
Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
32
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (734g)
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Pentax P70
 Leica Q2 MonochromPentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Leica Pentax
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Pentax Optio P70
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2020-10-11 2009-03-02
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 8368 x 5584 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 100000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/1.7 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 17cm 10cm
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/40000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734 grams (1.62 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $5,995 $200