MP 0.72vs Q
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (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.
Who should buy what
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The q is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | MP 0.72 (2003) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138 × 77 × 38mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | None | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | None | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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