Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica Q2→Leica Q
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Q offers little measurable spec improvement over the Leica Q2. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 47MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica Q2 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps | |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 718g | 640g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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