Leica Q3vs Lumix GH5 II
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
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, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
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
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | Lumix GH5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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