Leica Q2vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the om system om-1 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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