MP 0.72vs Z6 III
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | MP 0.72 (2003) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.5MP |
| Video | — | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 138 × 77 × 38mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | None | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | None | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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