Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M EV1→Leica Q
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Leica M EV1. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Q
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Burst rate10fps vs 4.5fps
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 60MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Leica M EV1 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.2 | ||
| Street | +0.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.0 | ||
| Documentary | +0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.6 | ||
| Food | -1.4 | ||
| Macro | -1.6 | ||
| Architecture | -2.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M EV1 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | None (stills-only) | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 499g (with battery) | 640g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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