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Q vs 1 J5
Quick take: The Q has the highest resolution at 24MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Q — Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography: 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.
Who should buy what
Q (2015)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | QLeica · 2015 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,266 used | — |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Q
1 J5
Portrait
3.2/10
4.3/10
Street
6.2/10
6.7/10
Travel
4.5/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.7/10
2.9/10
Documentary
2.9/10
4.1/10
Landscape
4.7/10
3.9/10
Casual
3.2/10
5.0/10
Food
3.8/10
4.8/10
Macro
2.3/10
3.4/10
Architecture
4.7/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
3.0/10
Filmmaking
—
3.2/10
Sports & Action
—
4.9/10
Wildlife
—
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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