Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M EV1→Leica Q2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Q2 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Leica M EV1 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Q2
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate10fps vs 4.5fps
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Battery life340 shots (CIPA) vs 244 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution47MP (down from 60MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Leica M EV1 | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.2 | ||
| Documentary | +2.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +1.1 | ||
| Food | -0.1 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | -0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M EV1 | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799 | £3,750 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 47MP | ↓ |
| Video | None (stills-only) | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical IS | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 499g (with battery) | 718g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | Single SD UHS-II |
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