Qvs Leica Q2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
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 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the q is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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