Panasonic GH5S vs Leica Q2

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Panasonic GH5S vs Leica Q2

4/3 224.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 160 - 51,200

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35mm 864.0mm²
47.3 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic GH5S advantages over Leica Q2

Less expensive
$1798 vs $5198
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
600 vs 25 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
120 vs 14 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 50000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica Q2 advantages over Panasonic GH5S

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher max flash sync
1/500 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
47.3 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
120 vs 60 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.7 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 12.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/40000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

Excellent video quality; Very good high ISO performance; Cinema 4K & UHD video up to 60p; Full HD up to 240p; 10-bit internal video recording; Tons of features & options for advanced/pro videographers.
10MP resolution is limiting for still photos; No in-body image stabilization; Slower AF than GH5; Buffer clearing could be faster; No 6K Photo features due to sensor resolution.
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The Competition

Compared to Leica Q

Panasonic GH5S

Leica Q

$1998
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$3695
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Leica Q

Leica Q2

Leica Q

$5563
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$3695
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Leica Q2 vs Leica Q

Compared to Panasonic G85

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic G85

$1998
4/3

Bigger pixels
Built-in Bluetooth

$698
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G85

Leica Q2

Panasonic G85

$5563
35mm

Larger sensor
Built-in Bluetooth

$698
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica Q2 vs Panasonic G85

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic GH5

$1998
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic GH5

Leica Q2

Panasonic GH5

$5563
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica Q2 vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5S

Panasonic G9

$1998
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Bigger pixels

$1047
4/3

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic G9

Leica Q2

Panasonic G9

$5563
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1047
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica Q2 vs Panasonic G9

Compared to Zeiss ZX1

Panasonic GH5S

Zeiss ZX1

$1998
4/3

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$6000
35mm

Larger sensor
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic GH5S vs Zeiss ZX1

Leica Q2

Zeiss ZX1

$5563
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$6000
35mm

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

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