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Leica Q2vs GH5

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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Lumix GH5 Lumix GH5 (2017) Starting from £699 new Best for Video, filmmaking & hybrid shooting View GH5

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.

Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.

↓ 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

GH5 (2017)

  • Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
  • YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
  • Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
  • GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up

Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the gh5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica Q2 (2019)GH5 (2017)
Price £3,750 £699
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mm 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 47.3MP 20.3MP
Video 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with manual override Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection
Stabilisation Optical IS IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops)
Burst Rate 10fps 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC)
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA) ~410 shots (CIPA)
Weight 718g 725g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots
Mount Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI
Genre Leica Q2GH5
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Portrait
8.0
7.0
Casual
8.0
Architecture
8.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Sports & Action
7.0

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