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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.

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Value & Depreciation
£2900
Launch price
→
£1999
Today
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31%
Value drop
Over ~11 years, this camera has cost roughly £82/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Leica Q

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Battery BP-DC12 270 shots per charge (CIPA) Every BP-DC12 battery and charger →
Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
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
No stabilisation
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
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
270 shots
Dimensions
130 × 94 × 80mm
Weight (Grams)
640g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Subject Detection
Face
Max Burst Rate
10.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
50000
Max Video Resolution
1080p–2.7K
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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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

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
3.2
Street
6.2
Travel
4.5
Wedding & Events
3.7
Documentary
2.9
Landscape
4.7
Casual
3.2
Food
3.8
Macro
2.3
Architecture
4.7
Astrophotography
5.5
✅ Great For
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Street 6.2 Strong on its 28mm lens, discreet body and viewfinder. Full-frame rendering, 28mm field of view, and a discreet compact body — a perfect street camera.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Macro 2.3 Held back by stabilisation and its 28mm lens.
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Documentary 2.9 Held back by audio and generation.
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Casual 3.2 Held back by ease of use and stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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Leica Q Series
Leica's full-frame fixed-lens compact — the definitive luxury street camera.
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