Leica Q2 vs Panasonic LX100

Its time to look a little more closely at the Leica Q2 versus Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and LX100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q2 was announced 4 years later than the LX100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Q2 matches up vs the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica Q2 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Q2 against the LX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and LX100 is 61 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and LX100.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q2 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica Q2 will give you more detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Q2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.