Upgrade Guide
Leica MP 0.72→Leica Leica Q3
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 Leica Q3
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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 ~1fps (manual film advance)
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Generation20 years newer (2023 vs 2003)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | Leica Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | MP 0.72 | Leica Q3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2003 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 35mm film | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | — | 60MP | |
| Video | — | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | 5.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 15fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | 380 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 743g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | None | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | Single SD UHS-II |
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