Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100

On this page, we will be comparing the Leica Q2 versus Panasonic ZS100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and ZS100 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Q2 was released 3 years after the ZS100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Q2 grades against the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The complete galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Q2 compared to the ZS100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and ZS100 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and ZS100.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Leica Q2 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Q2 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.