Leica Q3vs GH4
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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Lumix
GH4 (2014)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
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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.
Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary — GH4 (2014): The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the gh4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | GH4 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £349 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 16.1MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| 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, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | GH4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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