Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Leica Q3

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Leica Leica Q3 Leica Leica Q3 (2023) From £5999 Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters View Leica Q3

Which should you buy?

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

Leica Q3 (2023)

  • You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
  • You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
  • You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length

Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the canon eos r5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Leica Q3 (2023)
Price £4,299 £5,999
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 60.0MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) 5.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 15fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 743g
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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