Leica Q3vs G85
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact 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.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
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
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the g85 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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