Leica Q vs Panasonic GH5

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Leica Q vs Panasonic GH5

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

Go in depth with our full Leica Q Review.

4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Panasonic GH5 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic GH5 in the real world.
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Compare Panasonic GH5 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic GH5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Leica Q2
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Succeeded by the Panasonic GH5 II
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Differences

Leica Q advantages over Panasonic GH5

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.00 vs 3.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Q test data on DxO Mark GH5 test data on DxO Mark

2,221 vs 807 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Higher max flash sync
1/500 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
More pixels
24.0 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
50000 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic GH5 advantages over Leica Q

Less expensive
$1298 vs $3695*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
11.9 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.9 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

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

We haven’t reviewed the Leica Q.
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20MP sensor; Better per-pixel sharpness; Very good, slightly improved dynamic range and high ISOs; Stellar 4K video up to 60p with no crop; 6K Photo; Dual UHS-II SD slots; Good battery life for its class.
Buffer is deep, but slow to clear; Expensive; Menus still confusing; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash.
Read our Panasonic GH5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX1R

Leica Q

Sony RX1R

$3695
35mm

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2398
35mm

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica Q vs Sony RX1R

Panasonic GH5

Sony RX1R

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2398
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Sony RX1R

Compared to Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Leica Q

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$3695
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Leica Q vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Panasonic GH5

Leica X-U (Typ 113)

$1348
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$3495
APS-C

Waterproof
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Leica X-U (Typ 113)

Compared to Panasonic G9

Leica Q

Panasonic G9

$3695
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1065
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica Q vs Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

$1065
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic G9

Compared to Leica Q2

Leica Q

Leica Q2

$3695
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$5447
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Leica Q vs Leica Q2

Panasonic GH5

Leica Q2

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$5447
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic GH5 vs Leica Q2

Compared to Panasonic G95

Leica Q

Panasonic G95

$3695
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$848
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica Q vs Panasonic G95

Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G95

$1348
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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