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Leica Q-P Review

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    Main Features

    • 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
    • and FHD at 60fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 640g. 130 x 80 x 93 mm
    • Replaced Leica Q
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    Leica Q-P Overview

    First introduced in November 2018 , Leica Q-P is a 24.0MP Large Sensor Compact camera with a Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28 mm F1.7 lens. Leica replaced the older Q Typ 116 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Leica Q-P vs Leica Q

    Leica Q-P Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Video
    8. Other Features
    9. Lens
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Leica Q-P is a member of Leica's Q series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Leica Q Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Leica Q3
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    2023 60.0MP - Full frame 130 x 80 x 93mm 743g
    Leica Q2 Monochrom
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    2020 47.0MP - Full frame 130 x 80 x 92mm 734g
    Leica Q2
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    2019 47.0MP - Full frame 130 x 80 x 92mm 734g
    Leica Q-P
    2018 24.0MP - Full frame 130 x 80 x 93mm 640g
    Leica Q
    Compare
    2015 24.0MP - Full frame 130 x 80 x 93mm 640g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Leica Q3 vs Q2 Monochrom vs Q2 vs Q-P vs Q Typ 116


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    Leica Q-P PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Leica Q-P review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    NFC Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    External Flash Shoe
    Full HD Video
    Touch Screen
    Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
    RAW Shooting
    Face Detection Focusing
    Face Detection Focusing
    24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    49 Focus Points
    1.040k dots LCD Resolution
    1/16000s Electronic Shutter Speed
    10.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    Manual Focusing
    Manual Exposure
    Timelapse Recording
    Fast 1.70 Lens at Wide
    Fast 1.70 Lens at Tele
    3680kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    AE Bracketing
    Remote control with a smartphone
    UHS-I Memory Card Support
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    CONs
    No Articulating Screen
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 0
    Heavy Body: 640
    No Environmental Sealing

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    Leica Q-P Physical Specs
    Leica Q-P weighs 640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz) and has external dimensions of 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66″). Considering that the average weight of Large Sensor Compact type cameras is 402g, Leica Q-P is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 93mm, it is not small either, 36mm thicker than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Leica Q-P with the dimensions:

    Leica Q-P Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Leica Q-P Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Leica Q-P, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Leica Q-P Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Leica Q-P Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Leica Q-P size with the camera that it replaced: Leica Q. As depicted on the comparison image, and 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

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Leica Q-P with its main competitors:

    Leica Q-P Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs Q-P Thickness vs Q-P
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica Q
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    640g equal weight 93mm equal thickness
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica Q2
    Compare
    734g 94g heavier 92mm 1mm thinner
    Leica Q-P Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    478g 162g lighter 53mm 40mm thinner
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica D-Lux 7
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    403g 237g lighter 64mm 29mm thinner
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica Q2 Monochrom
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    734g 94g heavier 92mm 1mm thinner
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica M10
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    660g 20g heavier 39mm 54mm thinner
    Leica Q-P Camera Ricoh GR III
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    257g 383g lighter 33mm 60mm thinner
    Leica Q-P Camera Fujifilm X100F
    Compare
    469g 171g lighter 52mm 41mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Leica Q-P doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Leica Q-P Lens

    Leica Q-P features a 28 mm F1.7 Prime lens. This prime lens makes Q-P a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens.

    Wide Coverage

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    Q-P
    Widest - Sony ZV-1 II
    Average
    Telezoom

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    Q-P
    Longest - Panasonic ZS200
    Average

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    Q-P
    Fastest - Panasonic LX10
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Large Sensor Compact Cameras

    Q-P
    Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
    Average

    Q-P is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Leica Q-P's lens also has a Manual Focus Mode.

    Leica Q-P Sensor and Photography Features

    Leica Q-P has a 24.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Maestro II processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels with aspect ratios of and 3:2. Q-P has a native ISO range of - and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Leica Q-P is not the highest resolution Full frame camera. Sony A7R V with its 61.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Leica Q-P vs Sony A7R V or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Leica Q-P's Full frame sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Leica Q-P Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Leica Q-P Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Leica Q-P LCD and Viewfinder

    Leica Q-P has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Leica Q-P back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Leica Q-P doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Compact Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    Q-P has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 3,680kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.76x (35mm equivalent).

    Leica Q-P Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Leica Q-P features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n + NFC) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. With its NFC feature, Q-P can communicate with devices such as smartphones which are also equipped with this technology by simply touching each other.One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our Q-P. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect Q-P to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Leica Q-P Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica Q
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica Q2
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    4096 x 2160 370shots Yes Yes No
    Leica Q-P Camera Fujifilm X100V
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    3840 x 2160 420shots Yes Yes No
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica D-Lux 7
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    3840 x 2160 340shots Yes Yes No
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica Q2 Monochrom
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    4096 x 2160 350shots Yes Yes No
    Leica Q-P Camera Leica M10
    Compare
    None 210shots Yes No No
    Leica Q-P Camera Ricoh GR III
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    1920 x 1080 shots Yes No No
    Leica Q-P Camera Fujifilm X100F
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    1920 x 1080 390shots Yes No No

    Leica Q-P Video Features

    With Leica Q-P, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60p, 30p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Full HD resolution of Leica Q-P will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Leica Q-P has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Leica Q-P doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Large Sensor Compact camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Compact Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Compact Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Leica Q-P Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Leica Q-P can shoot continuously at max speed of 10.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec. Q-P also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/16000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

    Flash

    Unfortunately Q-P doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes.

    Focusing

    Leica Q-P features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 49 points to choose from.

    Leica Q-P also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.



    What type of Photography is Leica Q-P Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Leica Q-P in 5 different photography areas.
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    Leica Q-P Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Leica Q-P compares with other Large Sensor Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Leica Q-P alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Leica Q-P

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Leica Q-P amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Leica Q
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    Leica Q2
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    Fujifilm X100V
    Fujifilm X100V
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    Leica D-Lux 7
    Leica D-Lux 7
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    Leica Q2 Monochrom
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    Leica M10
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    Ricoh GR III
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    Fujifilm X100F
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    Leica Q-P Alternatives in Cameras

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Leica Q-P
    Does the Leica Q-P have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Leica Q-P have RAW support?
    Does the Leica Q-P have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Leica Q-P have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Leica Q-P?
    What is the Sensor Size of Leica Q-P?
    is the Leica Q-P a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Leica Q-P have Touch Screen?
    Does the Leica Q-P have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Leica Q-P?
    What is the Weight of Leica Q-P?
    What are the Dimensions of Leica Q-P?
    Leica Q-P Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Leica
    Model Leica Q-P
    Announced 2018-11-06
    Body Type Large sensor compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28 mm (1x)
    Max Aperture F1.7
    Macro Focus Range 17cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 1,040k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic
    Viewfinder Resolution 3,680k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.76x
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Max Electronic Shutter Speed 1/16000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    Flash Modes no built-in flash
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Full frame
    Sensor Dimensions 36 x 24 mm
    Sensor Area 864.00mm2
    Sensor Resolution 24 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000
    Max Native ISO 0
    Min Native ISO 0
    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
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 640g
    Physical Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm
    Battery Model BP-DC12
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 secs)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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