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Leica D-Lux 8 vs Q3 Monochrom
Quick take: The Q3 Monochrom has the highest resolution at 60MP; the Leica D-Lux 8 is the most affordable; only the Q3 Monochrom is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica D-Lux 8Leica · 2024 | Q3 MonochromLeica · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,450Best | £5,900 |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | 60MP full-frame CMOS, monochrome (no colour filter array) |
| Resolution | 17.0MP | 60.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, C4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes 422 HQ (FHD) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | Contrast-detect AF with face, eye, body and animal (beta) detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS (unspecified stops) | Digital stabilisation (Visual compensation); no IBIS or optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF | 15fps (5fps with AF per frame)Best |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA)Best | 302 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (with battery)Best | 746g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | — | 130.0 × 80.3 × 92.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.79x |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica D-Lux 8
Q3 Monochrom
Portrait
4.3/10
2.7/10
Street
6.5/10
6.8/10
Travel
5.9/10
3.4/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
3.3/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
5.8/10
Documentary
3.7/10
5.9/10
Landscape
4.2/10
7.6/10
Casual
4.6/10
2.5/10
Food
4.2/10
3.9/10
Macro
3.1/10
4.5/10
Architecture
4.3/10
7.8/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
5.6/10
Fun & simple
4.2/10
3.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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