Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Leica Q-P and Panasonic FZ1000 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). Panasonic FZ1000 has external dimensions of 137 x 99 x 131 mm (5.39 x 3.9 x 5.16″) and weighs 831 g (1.83 lb / 29.31 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Leica Q-P and the Panasonic FZ1000. Leica Q-P is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 38mm thinner than Panasonic FZ1000.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Leica Q-P and Panasonic FZ1000.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Leica Q-P and Panasonic FZ1000.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Leica Q-P is significantly lighter (191g ) than the Panasonic FZ1000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Leica Q-P nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, 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 Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Leica Q-P and Panasonic FZ1000's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic FZ1000 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Leica Q-P's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ1000.