Leica Q2vs Go Gen 2
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Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £85 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 718g | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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