Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M EV1→Leica Q3 43
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Q3 43 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Leica M EV1 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Q3 43
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate15fps electronic vs 4.5fps
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Battery life~350 shots (CIPA) vs 244 shots (CIPA, LCD)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
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 | Q3 43 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | +0.7 | ||
| Travel | +0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.6 | ||
| Documentary | +4.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +2.0 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | +0.7 | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M EV1 | Q3 43 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,799 | £6,995 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | |
| Video | None (stills-only) | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 15fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 499g (with battery) | 743g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal | Single UHS-II SD slot |
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