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Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
64
Overall
66
Leica TL2 front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44

Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Leica TL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 399g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Released July 2017
  • Superseded the Leica TL
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2014
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Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Leica TL2 versus Pentax Q-S1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Leica and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TL2 (24MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the TL2 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TL2 was announced 2 years later than the Q-S1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TL2 matches up versus the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica TL2 over the Pentax Q-S1

 TL2 Q-S1 
RevealedJuly 2017August 2014More recent by 36 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Leica TL2

 Q-S1 TL2 

Common features in the Leica TL2 and Pentax Q-S1

 TL2 Q-S1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica TL2 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TL2 versus the Q-S1.

Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TL2 and Q-S1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison

Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TL2 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TL2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Leica TL2 will provide extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TL2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison

Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica TL2 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
46
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
74
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
above average high ISO (50,000)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (203g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Leica TL2 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography highlights
63
includes touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (250 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (203 grams)
has built in flash
low battery life (250 shots)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica TL2 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (50,000)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (250 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
low battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica TL2 Vlogging info
Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging info
33
screen is touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (203g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Leica TL2 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica TL2 and Pentax Q-S1
 Leica TL2Pentax Q-S1
General Information
Company Leica Pentax
Model Leica TL2 Pentax Q-S1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-07-10 2014-08-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.7mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4014 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 50000 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 4 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/40000s -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399 grams (0.88 lbs) 203 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC13 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $2,195 $250