Can't change system user profile picture independently of small logo

I’m facing the same problem.
It started immediately after the update to 2.7.0.beta1 (869d25b7d3).
In our case the logo, that is taken directly from the Brand section, is stretched and cut.

Unfortunately changing the small logo icon is not an option for us.

@pfaffman could you please give more details about your comment?
Is that the only possible solution?

Thanks in advance.