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Leica Q-P vs Leica Q

Leica Q-P

Leica Q-P

Camera summary

The Leica Q-P, made by Leica, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on Nov. 6, 2018.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Leica Q, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Leica Q

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica Q2, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Leica Q2

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Leica Q

Leica Q

Typ 116

Camera summary

The Leica Q, made by Leica, is a powerful Large sensor compact camera. Announced on June 10, 2015.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.4 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Leica Q-P, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Leica Q-P

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Leica Q-P Leica Q
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
Yes
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 49 -

Connectivity

Leica Q-P Leica Q
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 24.3
DXO dynamic range 0.0 12.7
DXO low light ISO 0.0 2221.0
DXO overall score 0.0 85.0

Exposure mode

Leica Q-P Leica Q
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Leica Q-P Leica Q
AKA - Typ 116
announced Nov. 6, 2018 June 10, 2015
Body type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
brand Leica Leica
msrp $7,358.99 $0.00
model Leica Q-P Leica Q
Predecessor model Leica Q
Successor model Leica Q2 Leica Q-P

Lense

Leica Q-P Leica Q
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range 17cm 17cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Leica Q-P Leica Q
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Leica Q-P Leica Q
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
No
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Leica Q-P Leica Q
Battery life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery model BP-DC12 BP-DC12
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm 130 x 80 x 93mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 640 grs 640 grs

Screen

Leica Q-P Leica Q
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution - -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes
Yes

Sensor

Leica Q-P Leica Q
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 50000
Min native ISO - 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Sensor resolution 24 24
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Leica Q-P Leica Q
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)

Viewfinder

Leica Q-P Leica Q
viewfinder Electronic Electronic
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 3,680k dots