Upgrade Guide
Leica Q→Leica Leica SL3-P
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Q. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Leica SL3-P
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Resolution44MP vs 24MP (+20MP)
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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 rate40fps vs 10fps
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Battery life383 shots (CIPA) vs ~270 shots (CIPA)
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Generation11 years newer (2026 vs 2015)
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 | Q | Leica SL3-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +5.1 | ||
| Street | -0.3 | ||
| Travel | +1.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.3 | ||
| Documentary | +4.6 | ||
| Landscape | +2.9 | ||
| Casual | +1.6 | ||
| Food | +4.0 | ||
| Macro | +4.1 | ||
| Architecture | +3.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.9 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q | Leica SL3-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £5,150 | |
| Released | 2015 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 44MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 44MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 8K/C8K open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, ProRes | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | Hybrid phase-detect AF (819 points) with eye/face detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 40fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 383 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 640g (with battery and card) | 852g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Partially articulating touchscreen, 2.3M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Leica L (L-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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