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Leica Q2vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II

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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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) Starting from £350 new Best for Travel & Landscape View OM-D E-M5 Mark II

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.

Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.

↓ 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

OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)

  • Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
  • Outdoor and landscape shooters
  • Micro Four Thirds system users

Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica Q2 (2019)OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Price £3,750 £350
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mm 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 47.3MP 16.0MP
Video 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps 1080p/60p
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with manual override Contrast-detect AF, face detection
Stabilisation Optical IS 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops
Burst Rate 10fps 10fps
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA) ~310 shots (CIPA)
Weight 718g 417g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI USB 2.0, Wi-Fi
Genre Leica Q2OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Street
9.0
8.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
8.5
Portrait
8.0
Casual
8.0
Architecture
8.0
Macro
8.0
Wildlife
7.5
Astrophotography
7.0
Vlogging & Video
6.0
Sports & Action
6.5

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