Leica Q2 vs Panasonic LX10

In this article, we are looking at the Leica Q2 and Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and LX10 (1") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Q2 was announced 2 years later than the LX10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Q2 scores against the LX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Contrast the Leica Q2 and Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Q2 versus the LX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and LX10 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q2 and LX10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 will provide greater detail with its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent Q2 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.