Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS50

Below is a in depth analysis of the Leica Q2 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and ZS50 (12MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and ZS50 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Q2 was manufactured 4 years later than the ZS50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Q2 matches up against the ZS50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica Q2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Leica Q2 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Q2 compared to the ZS50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and ZS50 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 and ZS50.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Q2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica Q2 will give more detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Q2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.