Leica Q2vs D5
Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the d5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | — |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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