Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

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      Specifications

      General Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      BrandLeicaPanasonic
      ModelQ2 MonochromLumix DMC-FZ28
      MSRP$5995
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels50.4 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels47.3 Megapixel10 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 100,000100 - 6,400
      Photo Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      ProcessorMaestro II
      Max Image Resolution8368 x 55843648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGJPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Standard
      Bit Depth24-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set, White Balance Adjustment (±10 steps)
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points49
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length28 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm27 - 486 mm
      Optical Zoom1x18x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.7f/2.8 - 4.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance17 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,686k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/40000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps2.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 47.3 MP
      Flash Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye Auto
      On
      Red-Eye On
      Red-Eye Slow Sync
      Off
      Slow Sync (1&2)
      Flash Range8.50 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift (Program AE mode), Exposure Compensation (±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps), Backlight Compensation, Auto Bracketing AE (&A#177;1/3 - 1EV steps, 3 frames), Intelligent Exposure (Off, Low, Standard, High)
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      DxO Low Light ISO79
      DxO Color Depth17.9
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score27
      Video Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution4096 x 21601280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Dimensions130 x 80 x 92 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.62")118 x 75 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.95 x 3.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)417 g (0.92 lb / 14.71 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 9.3 x 6.5"
      Package Weight4.735 lb
      Power and Storage Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Battery PackBP-SCL4Lithium-Ion rechargeble
      Battery Life350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage50 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/MMC/SDHC
      Other Leica Q2 Monochrom Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 secs)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe


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