Leica Q2vs Leica Q3
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Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
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 leica q2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q2 (2019) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 718g | 743g |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | Leica Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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