Leica Q3vs OM-3
Leica
Leica Q3 (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Travel, street & premium compact shooters
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OM System
OM-3 (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Travel, outdoor & adventure photography
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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, Outdoor & Adventure Photography — OM-3 (2024): The ideal mid-range OM System camera — weather sealed, class-leading IBIS, and superb computational features in a compact body.
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-3 (2024)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need weather sealing and compact size
- Wildlife and bird photographers wanting improved AF over the OM-5
- Travel shooters who want a rugged, lightweight MFT system
- OM-5 or E-M5 III owners wanting better autofocus without going to the OM-1
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica Q3 (2023) | OM-3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.4MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF — subject recognition (human, animal, bird, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | IBIS — up to 6.5 stops (7.5 stops with Sync IS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic with AF |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g | 414g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 122.3 × 84.6 × 49.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| 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 | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | OM-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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