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Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced March 2019
  • Also Known as Type No. 4889
  • Succeeded the Leica Q
  • New Model is Leica Q3
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Panasonic ZS100

 Q2 ZS100 
IntroducedMarch 2019January 2016Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Leica Q2

 ZS100 Q2 

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Panasonic ZS100

 Q2 ZS100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Leica Q2 versus Panasonic ZS100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

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

Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography highlights
87
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
great MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than others (718 grams)
78
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (312g)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography information
78
quiet shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great MP (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proofing
great battery (370 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no phase detect autofocus
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography features
70
great battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
great MP (47MP)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than others (718g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competition in class (312g)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
80
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great MP (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (50,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
68
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging information
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than others (718 grams)
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (312g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Panasonic ZS100
 Leica Q2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Manufacturer Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica Q2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Otherwise known as Type No. 4889 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-03-07 2016-01-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Full frame 1"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 17cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 718 gr (1.58 lb) 312 gr (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 96 70
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 12.5
DXO Low light rating 2491 559
Other
Battery life 370 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $4,985 $700