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Leica Q

The original Leica Q launched in 2015 as one of the most influential compact cameras ever made — combining a 24.2MP full-frame CMOS sensor with a fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens in a beautifully engineered body. It was the camera that redefined what a fixed-lens compact could be, offering full-frame image quality, a responsive touchscreen, and Leica's legendary optical performance in a pocketable form. The hybrid optical framing lines and precise manual focus ring gave it a shooting feel unlike any other compact — and established the Q series as one of the most coveted cameras in Leica's modern lineup.

GearFrame's Take

The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.

Starting from
£1999 new
Average price across retailers: ~£2399
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Core
Released
2015
Sensor
24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
Dimensions
130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm
Weight
640g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection
Stabilisation
None
Burst Rate
10fps
Battery Life
~270 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
1080p/60p
Viewfinder
EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification
Screen
3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
Wi-Fi

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Who should buy this
  • Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
  • Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
  • Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
  • Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Street
9.0
Travel
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Great For
🏙️
Street Full-frame rendering, 28mm field of view, and a discreet compact body — a perfect street camera.
✈️
Travel Full-frame quality in a compact body. The 28mm covers virtually every travel scenario.
👤
Portrait f/1.7 gives pleasant subject separation at 28mm. Full-frame rendering is beautiful.
🏔️
Landscape Full-frame sensor delivers excellent landscape dynamic range. 28mm is wide and immersive.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🎬
Vlogging & Video No 4K, no IBIS, fixed screen, and no hot shoe make this a poor video choice.
🦅
Wildlife Fixed 28mm equivalent offers no reach for wildlife photography.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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Series history
Leica Q Series
Leica's full-frame fixed-lens compact — the definitive luxury street camera.