MP 0.72vs Leica Q2
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | MP 0.72 (2003) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 35mm film | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | — | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 138 × 77 × 38mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | None | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | None | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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