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Leica Q2 vs Zeiss ZX1

The Leica Q2 and the Zeiss ZX1 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Leica Q2 if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (47 against 37.4 MP); stabilisation; and a lighter body (734 g against 837 g). On these specs the Zeiss ZX1 has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
SpecLeica Q2Zeiss ZX1
MakerLeicaZeiss
Mountbuilt-in lensbuilt-in lens
SensorFull frame, 36 x 24 mmFull frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor1×1×
Resolution47 MPmore detail37.4 MP
Stabilisationyesstabilisednone
Announced20192018
Typefixed-lens compactfixed-lens compact
Lens28mm f/1.735mm f/2
Weight734 glighter837 g

Sensor size

Both camerasFull frame36 × 24 mmCrop factor 1×
Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Leica Q2 1×, Zeiss ZX1 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

The Leica Q2 takes no lenses: its built-in 28mm frames like 28mm on full frame. The Zeiss ZX1 takes no lenses: its built-in 35mm frames like 35mm on full frame.

Leica 28mm · 65°Zeiss 35mm · 54°
Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

They share no lenses: both have a built-in lens.

The Leica Q2: a built-in lens. The Zeiss ZX1: a built-in lens.

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