Leica SL3vs Z6 III
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
Leica SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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