Upgrade Guide
Leica M10→Leica Leica Q3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the M10. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Leica Q3
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Resolution60MP vs 24MP (+36MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate15fps vs 5fps
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Battery life380 shots (CIPA) vs ~220 shots (CIPA)
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Generation6 years newer (2023 vs 2017)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Leica Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +5.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | M10 | Leica Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2017 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | — | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | 5.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 15fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 743g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
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