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Leica Q Series

Leica's full-frame fixed-lens compact — the definitive luxury street camera.

The Leica Q series combines a full-frame sensor with a fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens in a compact, beautifully built body. The original Q launched the series in 2015, establishing the template with 24MP and a class-leading optical design. The Q2 added a 47.3MP sensor and weather sealing; the Q3 added a fully articulating screen and improved autofocus.

📷 4 generations 💷 £ → £6995 current

Generation 1

Leica Q

£1999 Released 2015 The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.

24MP 1080p/60p Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection None 10fps ~270 shots (CIPA) 640g (with battery and card)

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Generation 2

Leica Leica Q2

£3750 Released 2019 The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.

47MP 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps Contrast-detect AF with manual override Optical IS 10fps 340 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 718g

What's new in this generation

Resolution: 47MP (+23MP)
Weather sealing added
Video: 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps
Price: +£1,751 vs previous

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Generation 3

Leica Leica Q3

£5999 Released 2023 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.

60MP 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection 5.5-stop IBIS 15fps 380 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 743g

What's new in this generation

Resolution: 60MP (+13MP)
IBIS added
Burst rate: 15fps
Video: 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p
Price: +£2,249 vs previous

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Current generation

Leica Q3 43

£6995 Released 2024 The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.

60MP 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) 15fps electronic ~350 shots (CIPA) Weather sealed 743g body only

What's new in this generation

Stabilisation improved (8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS))
Video: 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log
Price: +£996 vs previous

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All generations at a glance

Spec	Q (2015)	Leica Q2 (2019)	Leica Q3 (2023)	Q3 43 (2024)
Price	£1999	£3750	£5999	£6995
Resolution	24MP	47MP	60MP	60MP
Video	1080p/60p	4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps	8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p	8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log
Stabilisation	None	Optical IS	5.5-stop IBIS	8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS)
Burst Rate	10fps	10fps	15fps	15fps electronic
Battery	~270 shots (CIPA)	340 shots (CIPA)	380 shots (CIPA)	~350 shots (CIPA)
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Weight	640g (with battery and card)	718g	743g	743g body only