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Leica Q3

The Leica Q3 is a fixed-lens full-frame compact built around a 28.4MP BSI sensor and a Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH lens. It is the camera for photographers who want full-frame Leica quality in a compact, always-on-you form — a body small enough to carry everywhere, with a lens of sufficient quality to produce results indistinguishable from a much larger system. Subject detection autofocus, 8K video, an integrated ND filter, and a 3-inch tilting touchscreen give the Q3 a specification well beyond its form factor. The fixed 28mm perspective rewards photographers who are comfortable with a moderately wide field of view. For documentary photographers, street photographers, and anyone who wants to carry a Leica without building a full M or SL system, the Q3 is the clearest possible expression of Leica's purpose.

GearFrame's Take

60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.

Starting from
£5650 new
Average price across retailers: ~£5650
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Clifton Cameras
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Core
Released
2023
Sensor
60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution
60.0 MP
Mount
Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
Dimensions
130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm
Weight
743g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation
5.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate
15fps
Battery Life
380 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p
Viewfinder
0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen
3.0" fixed touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-II
Connectivity
USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Travel
9.0
Street
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Great For
✈️
Travel Weather-sealed, full-frame quality in a single-lens compact — the premium travel camera.
🏙️
Street 28mm f/1.7 and fast AF make it ideal for dynamic street photography.
🏔️
Landscape 60MP and weather sealing deliver exceptional landscape quality.
👤
Portrait f/1.7 produces beautiful background separation. 28mm is wide for classic portraiture.
🎬
Vlogging & Video 8K and IBIS are impressive — fixed 28mm limits creative framing flexibility.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
Sports & Action Fixed 28mm and moderate burst rate make sports photography challenging.
📝 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.