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Leica SL3-P vs Z7 II

Quick take: The Z7 II has the highest resolution at 46MP; the Z7 II is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

Z7 II — Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution: 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
Z7 II (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Leica SL3-PLeica · 2026Z7 IINikon · 2020
Price £5,150£2,499Best
Sensor 44MP full-frame BSI CMOS45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 44.0MP45.7MPBest
Video 8K/C8K open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, ProRes4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus Hybrid phase-detect AF (819 points) with eye/face detectionPhase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking
Stabilisation IBIS5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
Burst Rate 40fpsBest10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic
Battery Life 383 shots (CIPA)~420 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 852g (with battery)615g (body only)Best
Dimensions —134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dotsEVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen Partially articulating touchscreen, 2.3M dots3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount Leica L (L-mount)Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-IIDual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica SL3-P
Z7 II
Portrait
8.3/10
7.9/10
Street
5.9/10
6.0/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
8.0/10
7.5/10
Vlogging & Video
5.6/10
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Filmmaking
7.3/10
6.6/10
Documentary
7.5/10
6.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
7.2/10
Landscape
7.6/10
6.8/10
Wildlife
7.8/10
7.4/10
Casual
4.7/10
4.7/10
Food
7.8/10
7.0/10
Macro
6.4/10
6.8/10
Architecture
8.0/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
6.4/10
6.0/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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