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Leica Q-P vs Leica Q Typ 116 Comparison

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Leica Q-P vs Leica Q Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Q-P and Q Typ 116, two Large Sensor Compact cameras by Leica. Leica Q-P was introduced to market in November 2018 and Leica Q was launched in June 2015. As you can see, Q Typ 116 is 3 years older than Q-P. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Q-P and Q Typ 116 are members of Leica's Q series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Leica Q Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
Leica Q2
  
2019 47.0MP - Full frame 20.0 fps 130 x 80 x 92mm 718g
Leica Q2 Monochrom
  
2019 47.0MP - Full frame 20.0 fps 130 x 80 x 92mm 734g
Leica Q-P
2018 24.0MP - Full frame 10.0 fps 130 x 80 x 93mm 640g
Leica Q
2015 24.0MP - Full frame 10.0 fps 130 x 80 x 93mm 640g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Leica Q-P and Leica Q before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Leica Q-P Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-11-06
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO -
  • 28 mm f1.70 Prime Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 640g. 130 x 80 x 93 mm

Leica Q Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-10
  • 24MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • 28 mm f1.70 Prime Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 3680k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 640g. 130 x 80 x 93 mm
  • Also known as Typ 116

Leica Q was replaced by Leica Q2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Leica Q2 vs Leica Q (Typ 116)
Leica Q2 vs Leica Q-P

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


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Reasons to choose Leica Q-P over Leica Q
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Reasons to choose Leica Q over Leica Q-P
Max ISO
50.000 vs 0 0% higher Max ISO
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Common Strengths of Leica Q-P and Leica Q
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
24 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
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
Max Aperture - Wide
1.70 vs 1.70 Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
1.70 vs 1.70 Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Leica Q-P and Leica Q
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Focal Length - Tele
28mm vs 28mm No Tele reach
Leica Q-P vs Leica Q: 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 Leica Q-P and Leica Q side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Leica Q-P has external dimensions of 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66″) and weighs 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) (including batteries). Leica Q has external dimensions of 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66″) and weighs 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Leica Q-P and Leica Q. In this case, we can see that Leica Q-P and Leica Q have the exact same height, width and thickness.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Leica Q-P and Leica Q Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Leica Q-P and Leica Q.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Leica Q-P and Leica Q Size and Weight - Back View

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

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Leica Q-P and Leica Q have exactly the same weight of 640g.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

Q-P
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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Leica Q-P nor Leica Q (Typ 116) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Leica Q-P and Leica Q's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Leica Q-P vs Leica Q: Sensor Comparison

Both Leica Q-P and Leica Q have Full frame sized 24.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the Q-P and Q Typ 116 sensor size comparison.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Leica Q-P and Leica Q Cameras


Leica Q-P and Leica Q have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q Lens Specs Comparison

Leica Q-P and Leica Q features 28 mm F1.7 Prime lenses so they have the same focal reach and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f1.70 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f1.70 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

Q-P
Q Typ 116
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

Q-P
Q Typ 116
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

Q-P
Q Typ 116
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

Q-P
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Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Leica Q-P and Leica Q Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Leica Q-P and Leica Q 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.
Leica Q-P vs Leica Q: 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 Leica Q-P and Leica Q, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 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 Leica Q-P and Leica Q scores compare:

Leica Q-P
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Leica Q
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #5 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #116 out of 1244 in all Cameras

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Leica Q vs Leica Q-P Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Leica Q-P Leica Q
Brand Leica Leica
Announced 2018-11-06 2015-06-10
Body Type Large sensor compact Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame Full frame
Dimensions 36 x 24 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 864.00mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 0 ISO 50,000 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 0 ISO 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 49 n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28 mm (1x) 28 mm (1x)
Max Aperture F1.7 F1.7
Macro Focus Range 17cm 17cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,680k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 640g 640g
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm 130 x 80 x 93mm
Battery Life n/a n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 85
DxO Color Depth not tested 24.3
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 12.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 2221
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