Leica Q3vs Leica SL3
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Who should buy what
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
Leica SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
Quick take: The leica q3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | Leica SL3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £6,499 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 875g body only |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | Leica SL3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| 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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