Leica Q2 vs Zeiss ZX1
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
70 Overall
76
61 Imaging
81 Features
70 Overall
76
Portability
67 Imaging
80 Features
62 Overall
72
67 Imaging
80 Features
62 Overall
72
Leica Q2 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
Leica Q2
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- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 50000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 28mm (F1.7) lens
- 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
- Released March 2019
- Alternative Name is Type No. 4889
- Succeeded the Leica Q
Zeiss ZX1
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- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2018
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The following is a in depth overview of the Leica Q2 vs Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Leica and Zeiss. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and ZX1 (37MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Full frame).
Instagram's $20 billion Ad successThe Q2 was released 6 months after the ZX1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Q2 scores versus the ZX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Zeiss ZX1
| Q2 | ZX1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Leica Q2
| ZX1 | Q2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 4.34" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") |
| Display resolution | 2765k |  | 1040k | Crisper display (+1725k dot) |
Common features in the Leica Q2 and Zeiss ZX1
| Q2 | ZX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2019 |  | September 2018 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Leica Q2 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica Q2 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Q2 against the ZX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q2 and ZX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Leica Q2 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q2 and ZX1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Leica Q2 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
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you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/500s)
excellent sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
manual focus
MP count amazing (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (50,000)
screen does not articulate
heavier than others in class (718 grams)
screen can move to multiple angles
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others (800 grams)
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silent shooting (1/40,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
can't change focal length (28mm)
has no phase detect AF
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (37 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Leica Q2 Travel photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography highlights
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
excellent sensor resolution (47MP)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others in class (718 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
has bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count amazing (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (800 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
excellent sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (50,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34 inches)
MP count amazing (37MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (718 grams)
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (800g)
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Leica Q2 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Leica Q2 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Leica | Zeiss |
| Model type | Leica Q2 | Zeiss ZX1 |
| Otherwise known as | Type No. 4889 | - |
| Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2019-03-07 | 2018-09-27 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 37 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 7488 x 4992 |
| Maximum native ISO | 50000 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 255 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/1.7 | f/2-22 |
| Macro focusing range | 17cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 4.34" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 2,765k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dots | 6,221k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/40000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 718 gr (1.58 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 96 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 26.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 2491 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | 512GB internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $4,985 | - |