Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica Q2→Leica Leica SL3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Leica Q2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Leica SL3
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Resolution60MP vs 47MP (+13MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate30fps electronic vs 10fps
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Battery life410 shots (CIPA) vs 340 shots (CIPA)
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Generation5 years newer (2024 vs 2019)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q2 | Leica SL3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -5.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica Q2 | Leica SL3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £6,499 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 718g | 875g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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