Leica Q2 Full-Frame Compact Camera (2019)
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Product Overview
Leica Q2 is a flagship Full-Frame compact camera with a prime lens. Introduced by Leica in 2019, it comes with a full-frame sensor with 47 MP (8368 x 5584) resolution and a 3.69 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a usable battery life, though a second battery may be a good thing to keep in your camera bag. It should be noted for having a 50 base ISO, which promises cleaner shots. Professionals and fanboys will be pleased by the extraordinary 20.0 fps burst rate that this camera can deliver.
The Leica Q2 comes with 49 autofocus points. Interestingly, Leica has endowed this compact camera with a prime lens, which appeals to a distinctly different set of consumers than the usual point-and-shoot users.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 100% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Full-frame sensor
- 50 base ISO
- Extraordinary 20.0 fps burst rate
- High 47 MP resolution
- Weather-sealed
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 78% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent electronic viewfinder
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent autofocus
Cons
- Not as versatile as an ultra-wide angle lens
- No full-frame sensor
- No interchangeable lenses
- No touch-sensitive LCD screen
- Flexible lens
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
Remote Control
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi and Bluetooth Low Energy
Construction
Battery | Capacity
1860 mAh
Form Factor
Compact camera with prime lens
Image Size
Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
Lens
Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
Microphone
Stereo
Optical Formula | Elements
11 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
9 groups
Sensor | Resolution
47 MP (8368 x 5584)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Dimensions
Size | Depth
92 mm / 3.62 in
Size | Height
80 mm / 3.15 in
Size | Width
130 mm / 5.12 in
Weight
734 g / 25.94 oz
Display
Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Fixed TFT LCD
Resolution
1,040,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Magnification
0.76x
Viewfinder | Resolution
3,686,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic
Function
AE Bracketing
±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
Angle Of View
75.4° Diagonal | 65.5° Horizontal | 46.4° Vertical
Aperture
f/1.7
Autofocus
49 focus points
Exposure Compensation
±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash Sync Speed
1/500 s
Focal Length
28 mm
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
Optical
Intervalometer
Yes
ISO Range
50 ~ 50000
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4
Video Recording
4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom
Digital zoom available
Performance
Battery Life
350 shots
Dynamic Range
14 stops
Max Burst Rate
20.0 fps
Min Focus Distance
170 mm / 6.69 in
Shutter Speed
1/40000 s (electronic) / 1/2000 s (mechanical) ~ 60 s
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Production
Battery
BP-SCL4
Debut
2019-03-07
Made In
Germany
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 80%The Q2's video capabilities are pretty impressive on paper. It can record in 4K UHD at 24 or 30fps, and supports the wider 4K DCI format at 24fps. There's no flat video profile, but that's not a huge surprise. It's easy to write off the Q2 as a fashion accessory for the elite.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- High-resolution sensor
- Weather sealing
Cons
- Not as versatile as an ultra-wide angle lens
trustedreviews[2]
Reviewer score 83%Sharpness is already great in the centre of the frame when shooting at f/1.7, but corners are a little softer by comparison. Dynamic range appears to be excellent at the lower ISO settings, and you can pull back lots of detail from shadows in Raw files. Videos are nicely detailed when captured in the maximum 4K resolution and rolling shutter is also well controlled.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent electronic viewfinder
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No touch-sensitive LCD screen
- No full-frame sensor
wired[3]
Reviewer score 71%There's a character to Leica photos, and that character comes through in each and every shot you take on the Q2. With a fixed lens, you lose out on the endless versatility offered by an interchangeable lens camera. The Q2 includes a standard array of modern conveniences like Wi-Fi, video capability, and a rear touchscreen.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus
- Fantastic sensor
Cons
- Flexible lens
- No interchangeable lenses
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References
- ^ Leica Q2 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/leica-q2. 2019-03-07. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Leica Q2 Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/leica-q2. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Review: Leica Q2. [wired]. https://www.wired.com/review/leica-q2/. 2019-08-10. Retrieved 2021-10-14.
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