Q3 43vs Z6 III
Leica
Q3 43 (2024)
Starting from £6995 new
Best for Documentary, portrait & reportage photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Documentary, Portrait & Reportage Photography — Q3 43 (2024): The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.
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
Q3 43 (2024)
- Portrait and documentary photographers who find 28mm too wide and 50mm too tight
- Q3 owners who prefer a natural 43mm perspective over the iconic 28mm Summilux
- Reportage photographers who want the discreet Q3 form factor with a more intimate focal length
- Leica system users who want a fixed-lens body that excels across multiple genres
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 q3 43 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q3 43 (2024) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,995 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-II SD slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q3 43 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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