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Leica Q2 Fixed-Lens

Full-Frame Camera

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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%
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%
    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

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    External Reviews

    pcmag[1]

    Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)
    Reviewers from pcmag have found:
    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.
    Pros
    • Excellent image quality
    • High-resolution sensor
    • Weather sealing
    Cons
    • Not as versatile as an ultra-wide angle lens

    trustedreviews[2]

    Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)
    Reviewers from trustedreviews have found:
    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.
    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% (normalized by Neofiliac)
    Reviewers from wired have found:
    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.
    Pros
    • Excellent image quality
    • Excellent autofocus
    • Fantastic sensor
    Cons
    • Flexible lens
    • No interchangeable lenses

    References

    1. ^ Leica Q2 Review. [pcmag].
    2. ^ Leica Q2 Review. [trustedreviews].
    3. ^ Review: Leica Q2. [wired].

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