Leica Q3vs Z7 II
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5650 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
£5650 at Clifton Cameras →
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Nikon
Z7 II (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Landscape & studio / high-resolution
£2499 at Clifton Cameras →
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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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the z7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,650 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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