Leica Q3vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5650 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
£5650 at Clifton Cameras →
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
£1999 at Clifton Cameras →
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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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, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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 System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om system om-1 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,650 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 120fps with AF tracking |
| 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 | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| 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 | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| 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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