Leica Q2vs ZV-1 II
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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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £649 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 292g |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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