Leica Q2vs OM-1

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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OM System OM-1 OM System OM-1 (2022) Starting from £1299 new Best for Wildlife, sport, outdoor View OM-1

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.

Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.

↓ 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-1 (2022)

  • Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
  • Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions

Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Leica Q2 (2019)OM-1 (2022)
Price £3,750 £1,299
Sensor Full-frame CMOS 35mm Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI
Resolution 47.3MP 20.4MP
Video 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps 4K 60fps 10-bit
Autofocus Contrast-detect AF with manual override 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation Optical IS 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS)
Burst Rate 10fps 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture
Battery Life 340 shots (CIPA) 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 718g 599g (body only)
Dimensions 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot
Mount Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone
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