Leica Q3vs OM-1
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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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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