Leica Q2vs Z7

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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Nikon Z7 Nikon Z7 (2018) Starting from £1099 new Best for Landscape, studio, commercial View Z7

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.

Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.

↓ 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

Z7 (2018)

  • Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
  • Landscape photographers coming from DSLR

Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the z7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica Q2 (2019)Z7 (2018)
Price £3,750 £1,099
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mm Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm
Resolution 47.3MP 45.7MP
Video 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with manual override 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF
Stabilisation Optical IS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 10fps 9fps
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA) 330 shots (CIPA)
Weight 718g 585g (body only)
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot
Mount Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH Nikon Z-Mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II Single XQD / CFexpress Type B
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI
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