Leica Q2 vs Ricoh G700SE

Below is a extensive overview of the Leica Q2 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Ricoh. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and G700SE (12MP) and the Q2 (Full frame) and G700SE (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Q2 was announced 8 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Ricoh G700SE being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Q2 grades vs the G700SE in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica Q2 and Ricoh G700SE. The whole galleries are available at Leica Q2 Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 features outer dimensions 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 Ricoh G700SE has sizing of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Q2 vs the G700SE.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and G700SE is 61 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 and G700SE.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q2 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Leica Q2 will produce greater detail with its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer Q2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.