Upgrade Guide
Leica MP 0.72→Leica Q
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the MP 0.72. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Q
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Burst rate10fps vs ~1fps (manual film advance)
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Generation12 years newer (2015 vs 2003)
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 | MP 0.72 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | MP 0.72 | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,300 | £1,269 used | |
| Released | 2003 | 2015 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | — | 24MP | |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | ~270 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 640g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | |
| Screen | No screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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