Leica Q2vs Leica SL2

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica Leica Q2 Leica Leica Q2 (2019) Starting from £3750 new Best for Street, travel, documentary View Leica Q2
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Leica Leica SL2 Leica Leica SL2 (2019) Starting from £4200 new Best for Commercial, landscape, video View Leica SL2

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.

Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Leica SL2 (2019)

  • Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
  • Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability

Quick take: The leica q2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica Q2 (2019)Leica SL2 (2019)
Price £3,750 £4,200
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mm Full-frame CMOS 35mm
Resolution 47.3MP 47.3MP
Video 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with manual override Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition
Stabilisation Optical IS 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops
Burst Rate 10fps 20fps
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA) 370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 718g 835g (body only)
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot
Mount Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH Leica L-Mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II 2× SD UHS-II
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size
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