Leica Q3vs Z30
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Which should you buy?
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the leica q3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £479 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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