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Leica Q P Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,090Sensor size:full frameWeight:640 gBattery life (CIPA):300 shots

Leica Q P Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.8

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

90%

5.8

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 68% of cameras
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

28%

7.6

Sensor & Image

25%

4.7

Photo Features

18%

4.4

Video & Audio

14%

7.0

Display & Design

8%

4.8

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–²Better than 70% of cameras
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £2,090

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Technical Specifications of camera Leica Q P

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

28%

7.6

Sensor & Image

25%

4.7

Photo Features

18%

4.4

Video & Audio

14%

7.0

Display & Design

8%

4.8

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

5.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Leica Q P has a popularity score of 1, which is lower than 51.3% of cameras.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

60%

5.8

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

4.4
Sensor size
full frame
Sensor size
full frame
â–² Better than 84% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as full frame; it is larger than the sensor in 83.7% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 14% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
24.2 MP
Main camera megapixels
24.2 MP
â–² Better than 78% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 24.2 MP, which is higher than that of 78% of cameras and equal to that of 5.8% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
6 µm
Main camera pixel size
6 µm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 6 µm, which are larger than those in 92.8% of cameras and the same size as those in 1.5% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 50000 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 50,000
★ Better than 90% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 50,000, which is higher than that of 90.4% of cameras and equal to that of 1.5% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
49
N. of focus points
49
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 49 focus points, more than the number offered by 60.7% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 8% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
Video bitrate
28 Mbps
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 28 Mbps which is lower than that of 51.9% of cameras and equal to that of 8.7% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
compact
Weight
640 g
Weight
640 g
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 640 g which is heavier than 76.6% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.3% of cameras.
Width
130 mm
Width
130 mm
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 130 mm which is wider than 72.1% of cameras and equal to that of 1.1% of cameras.
Height
80 mm
Height
80 mm
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 80 mm which is taller than 54.4% of cameras and equal to that of 2.4% of cameras.
Thickness
93 mm
Thickness
93 mm
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 93 mm which is thicker than 90.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
300 shots
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 300 shots, which is shorter than that of 57.8% of cameras and equal to that of 6.7% of cameras.
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,200 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 52.4% of cameras and equal to those in 2.5% of cameras.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Leica Q P vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 43,600 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    50,000 ISO
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (50000 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    50,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2.66 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    6 µm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (6 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    6 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Larger sensor
    Sensor size
    full frame
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (full frame vs APS-C).
    full frame vs APS-C
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    24.2 MP
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1330000 dots higher EVF resolution
    EVF resolution
    3,690,000 dots
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <201.6k dots – >5760k dots
    This camera has a higher EVF resolution than the average camera (3690000 dots vs 2360000 dots). The average camera has an EVF resolution of 2360000 dots.
    3690000 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • Better viewfinder type
    Viewfinder type
    electronic
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This camera uses a more advanced viewfinder than the average camera (electronic vs none).
    electronic vs none
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 1330000 dots higher EVF resolution
    EVF resolution
    3,690,000 dots
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <201.6k dots – >5760k dots
    This camera has a higher EVF resolution than the average camera (3690000 dots vs 2360000 dots). The average camera has an EVF resolution of 2360000 dots.
    3690000 dots vs 2360000 dots
  • 1 more customizable buttons
    Customizable button count
    1
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0 – >7
    This camera has more customizable buttons than the average camera (1 vs 0). The average camera offers 0 customizable buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • 43,600 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    50,000 ISO
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (50000 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    50,000 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 2.66 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    6 µm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (6 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    6 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Larger sensor
    Sensor size
    full frame
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This camera has a larger sensor than the average camera (full frame vs APS-C).
    full frame vs APS-C
  • Higher sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    24.2 MP
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This camera has a higher sensor resolution than the average camera (24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    24.2 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 1,378 points higher DxOMark Sports score
    DxOMark sports score
    2,221 points
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <372 points – >3k points
    This camera has a higher DxOMark sports score than the average camera (2221 points vs 843 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sports score of 843 points.
    2,221 points vs 843 points
  • 1.1 points higher DxOMark Landscape score
    DxOMark landscape score
    13.5 points
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <10.8 points – >14.3 points
    This camera has a higher DxOMark landscape score than the average camera (13.5 points vs 12.4 points). The average camera scores 12.4 points.
    13.5 points vs 12.4 points
  • 12 points higher DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    85 points
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <52 points – >94 points
    This camera has a higher DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (85 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    85 points vs 73 points
  • 5 newer
    Release date
    2018
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2018 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    November 2018
    2,018 vs 2,013
  • 4.3 fps faster mechanical burst
    Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    10 fps
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.08 fps – >10 fps
    This camera has a faster mechanical burst than the average camera (10 fps vs 5.7 fps). The average camera reaches 5.7 fps.
    10 fps vs 5.7 fps
  • Supports touch autofocus
    Touch autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This camera supports touch autofocus, the average camera does not. 34.9% of cameras support touch autofocus.
  • 26 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    49
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (49 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    49 vs 23
  • In-camera panorama mode
    In-camera panorama mode
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes an in-camera panorama mode, the average camera does not.
    SCN mode
  • Clean HDMI output
    Clean HDMI output
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This camera offers clean HDMI output, the average camera does not.
  • Built-in timelapse
    Timelapse function
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This camera includes timelapse capture, the average camera does not.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via Leica FOTOS
  • Has NFC
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This camera supports NFC, the average camera does not. 15% of cameras support NFC.
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -1 vs -4
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • 245 g heavier
    Weight
    640 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (640 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    640 g vs 395 g
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • 47 mm thicker
    Thickness
    93 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (93 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    93 mm vs 46 mm
  • 7.21x more expensive
    Leica Q P is more expensive than the average camera (£2,090 vs £290).
    £2,090 vs £290
  • 41.9% worse value for money
    Leica Q P has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (4.37 vs 6.2).
    4.37 vs 6.2
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots
  • 7.21x more expensive
    Leica Q P is more expensive than the average camera (£2,090 vs £290).
    £2,090 vs £290
  • 41.9% worse value for money
    Leica Q P has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (4.37 vs 6.2).
    4.37 vs 6.2
  • 93% less popular
    Leica Q P is less popular than the average camera (1 vs 1.9).
    1 vs 1.93
  • 245 g heavier
    Weight
    640 g
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (640 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    640 g vs 395 g
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • 47 mm thicker
    Thickness
    93 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thicker than the average camera (93 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    93 mm vs 46 mm
  • 10.1 mm wider
    Width
    130 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is wider than the average camera (130 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    130 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -1
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-1 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -1 vs -4
  • 85.9% less optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    1 x
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% less optical zoom: this camera offers 1 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The fixed built-in lens has no optical zoom range, equivalent to 1x.
    1 x vs 7.1 x
  • 2 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    28 Mbps
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    28 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • 30 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    300 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (300 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    300 shots vs 330 shots

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keithwee.com
09/11/2018
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A heartfelt Review of The Leica Typ 116 Q & Q-P in 2018
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mrleica.com
30/07/2019
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Leica CL vs Leica Q Review & Photos (+ Q2 / QP)
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08/05/2026
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Leica Q P

  • Stealthy and discreet design due to the removal of the iconic 'red dot' logo
  • Exceptional 28mm f/1.7 Summilux lens quality with impressive sharpness and bokeh
  • Excellent build quality featuring a solid feel and refined matte finish
  • Intuitive and tactile user interface with redesigned, confidence-inspiring shutter release and power switches
  • Fast and reliable autofocus performance, even in low-light conditions
  • Includes helpful extras like a high-quality leather strap and an additional battery

What we don't like about Leica Q P

  • High premium price point compared to similar technical specifications
  • Short battery life often requires carrying spares
  • Lack of weather sealing/tropicalization, making it vulnerable to dust and adverse conditions
  • Fixed 28mm focal length limits versatility for some users
  • Sensor is susceptible to internal dust issues
  • Older Maestro II processor and 24MP resolution may feel dated compared to newer models like the Q2

Verdict

The Leica Q-P is a premium full-frame compact camera featuring a 24.2MP CMOS sensor paired with a fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens. It distinguishes itself with a refined 'stealth' design, replacing the traditional red dot with a classic Leica script engraving and a matte-black paint finish. Key technical specs include a 3.68MP LCOS electronic viewfinder, 10 fps continuous shooting, and ISO sensitivity up to 50,000. Its main pros are the exceptional optical quality, fast autofocus, and tactile manual controls. However, it lacks a tilting screen, has a fixed focal length that limits versatility, and suffers from a relatively short battery life compared to modern rivals.

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