EOS M5vs Leica Q3
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
Leica Q3 (2023)
- Photographers who want a fixed-lens full-frame camera with no compromises
- Q2 owners upgrading to articulating screen and improved autofocus
- Travel photographers who want one premium compact that does everything
- Street and documentary photographers who want Leica quality without changing lenses
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable; only the leica q3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 743g |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | Leica Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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