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Comparison of Leica Q2 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 ×
Leica Q2 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-G9Leica Q2
BrandPanasonicLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberG9Q2
Alternate model number(s)-
  • type no. 4889
Camera formatCompact System CameraEVF
Release year (year)20182019
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)137130
Width (mm)9292
Height (mm)9780
Weight (g)658718
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic G85Leica Q
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)20.347.3
Sensor format4/335mm
Sensor area (mm²)224.9864
Sensor width (mm)17.336
Sensor height (mm)1324
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.344.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)21
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneNone
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10368 x 5832(60.5 mp 16:9)
  • 10368 x 6911(71.7 mp 3:2)
  • 10368 x 7776(80.6 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1968 x 1968(3.9 mp 1:1)
  • 2624 x 1752(4.6 mp 3:2)
  • 2624 x 1968(5.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2784 x 2784(7.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3328 x 2496(8.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2480(9.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3712 x 2784(10.3 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 7296 x 4104(29.9 mp 16:9)
  • 7296 x 4863(35.5 mp 3:2)
  • 7296 x 5472(39.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1072(1.7 mp other)
  • 2240 x 1496(3.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2400 x 1600(3.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3136 x 2096(6.6 mp 3:2)
  • 3360 x 2240(7.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3424 x 2288(7.8 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4668 x 3128(14.6 mp other)
  • 4800 x 3200(15.4 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 6704 x 4472(30.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8368 x 5584(46.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.31)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)6020
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 3840x2160
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 4096x2160
Movie max framerate (fps)180120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4, AVCHD, AVCHD ProgressiveMPEG-4 with AAC stereo audio
Composite video out--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
Lens-Leica Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH.; 11 elements in 9 groups, 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-28.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-28.00
Zoom ratio (x)-1
Aperture range (f)-0.06 - 0.59
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-30
Filter thread (mm)-49
Thread type-On lens
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 1.4
  • 1.5
  • 1.6
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2.7
  • 4
  • 1.25
  • 1.8
  • 2.7
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection with DFD: Face/Eye detection, Tracking, 225-area, Custom Multi, 1-area, Pinpoint; One Shot AF, Shutter AFContrast-detect AF: Single zone (225 fields), multi-field, face recognition, subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type3680K-dot OLED, 1.66x / 0.83x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensorEVF: 3.68M-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 4:3 aspect ratio, -4 to +3 diopter, 21mm eye relief, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)3,680,0003,686,400
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.830.76
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.660.76
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60050,000
Minimum iso (native)20050
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, ISO 50 to 50,000
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • autoc
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting 1-4 (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1-4
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • gray card
  • kelvin setting
  • shadow
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 601/40000 - 120
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough MonochromeSport, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Snow/Beach, Fireworks, Candlelight, Sunset, Digiscoping, Miniature Effect
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash--
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
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Max flash sync (s)1/2501/500
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe, PC Sync TerminalHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-II
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • .dng raw (14-bit)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth++
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • bluetooth
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi/bluetooth or optional wired
  • via wi-fi/bluetooth
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm wired remote
  • 3.5mm external mic jack
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • hdmi type-a
  • usb 3.0 micro b
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Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6020
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5025
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)6020
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)5014
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)60-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)50-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.05-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Startup time (s)0.9-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400370
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)380350
Battery life, video (minutes)55-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary BP-SCL4
Usable battery types
  • 1860mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BP-SCL4 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • none; free downloads: photofunstudio
  • silkypix developer studio
  • leica fotos app
Os compatibility
  • photofunstudio (windows); silkypix developer studio (windows / mac)
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