Leica Q3vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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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 & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
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
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £350 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Macro | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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