Qvs Z7
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z7 is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q (2015) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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