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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Comparison

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Fujifilm X70

16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing X70 and Q2, two Large Sensor Compact cameras from Fujifilm and Leica. Fujifilm X70 has a 16.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Leica Q2 has a 47.0MP Full frame sensor. Fujifilm X70 was introduced to market in January 2016 and Leica Q2 was launched in March 2019. As you can see, X70 is 3 years older than Q2. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X70 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2016-01-15
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 6400 ( expands to 100-51200)
  • 28 mm f2.80 Prime Lens
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 340g. 113 x 64 x 44 mm

Leica Q2 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2019-03-07
  • 47MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • 28 mm f1.70 Prime Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 20.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 718g. 130 x 80 x 92 mm mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Also known as Type No. 4889
  • Replaced Leica Q Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X70 over Leica Q2
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Number of Focus Points
77 vs 49 28 more focus points
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Weight
340 g vs 718 g 378 g lighter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Sensor Pixel Area
23.04µm2 vs 18.49µm2 24% larger pixel area
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies


Reasons to choose Leica Q2 over Fujifilm X70
Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Viewfinder
Electronic vs None Better framing and control
Max Sensor Resolution
47 MP vs 16 MP 193% more pixels
Max ISO
50.000 vs 6.400 681% higher Max ISO
Max Elect. Shutter
1/40000s vs 1/32000s faster electronic shutter
Continuous Shooting
20.0fps vs 8.0fps 12 fps faster
Battery Life
370 shots vs 330 shots 40 more frames with a single charge
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
1.70 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
1.70 vs 16.00 faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing Range
±3 EV vs ±1 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs none Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds

Common Strengths of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2
Focal Length - Tele
28mm vs 28mm No Tele reach
Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X70 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 44 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.73″) and weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) (including batteries). Leica Q2 has external dimensions of 130 x 80 x 92 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.62″) and weighs 718 g (1.58 lb / 25.33 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2. Fujifilm X70 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 48mm thinner than Leica Q2.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2.
Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X70 is significantly lighter (378g ) than the Leica Q2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of Q2, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to X70.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Fujifilm X70 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Leica Q2 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X70.
Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X70 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor. On the other hand, Leica Q2 has a 47.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Leica Q2's sensor provides 31MP more than Fujifilm X70's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Leica Q2's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X70 and Q2 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 Cameras


As seen above, Leica Q2 has a 2.3x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X70. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2 Lens Specs Comparison

Fujifilm X70 features a 28 mm F2.8-16.0 Prime lens whereas Leica Q2 features a 28 mm F1.7 Prime lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica Q2 is faster than Fujifilm X70 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 28mm. However, with a max aperture of f1.70, Leica Q2 is faster than Fujifilm X70 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

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X70
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Widest - Canon G1 X II
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Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X70
Q2
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X70
Q2
Fastest - Leica Q
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

X70
Q2
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X70 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Leica Q2 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 47.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Fujifilm X70 for Street Photography

GOOD

Leica Q2 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.70
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm X70 for Sports Photography

POOR

Leica Q2 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
77 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
28 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
49 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
28 mm Tele Lens
Read the details

Fujifilm X70 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Leica Q2 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
340g
Body Thickness 44mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
718g
Body Thickness 92mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X70 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Leica Q2 for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 47.0MP
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
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Fujifilm X70 vs Leica Q2: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X70 and Leica Q2 scores compare:

Fujifilm X70
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #28 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #243 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Leica Q2
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #36 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Leica Q2 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm X70 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm X70. Otherwise, Leica Q2 is the better camera overall.

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Leica Q2 vs Fujifilm X70 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X70 Leica Q2
Brand Fujifilm Leica
Announced 2016-01-15 2019-03-07
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 368.16mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 47 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3264 8368 x 5584
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 50,000 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO -
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 50 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO -
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 77 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28 mm (1×) 28 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F2.8-16.0 F1.7
Macro Focus Range n/a 17cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder 3,680k dots
Viewfinder Coverage n/a 100%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s 1/40000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/500s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 20.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 340g 718g
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm 130 x 80 x 92 mmmm
Battery Life 330 shots 370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 96
DxO Color Depth not tested 26.4
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.5
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2491
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