Upgrade Guide
Leica Q2→Leica Leica SL3-P
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Q2. 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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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate40fps vs 10fps
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Generation7 years newer (2026 vs 2019)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution44MP (down from 47MP — optimised for low light)
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 | Q2 | Leica SL3-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +4.4 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | +0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +3.0 | ||
| Documentary | +2.8 | ||
| Landscape | +1.2 | ||
| Casual | +1.1 | ||
| Food | +2.7 | ||
| Macro | +2.8 | ||
| Architecture | +1.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q2 | Leica SL3-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,750 | £5,150 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 44MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 47MP | 44MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | 8K/C8K open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, ProRes | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | Hybrid phase-detect AF (819 points) with eye/face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 40fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 383 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 718g (with battery and card) | 852g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | Partially articulating touchscreen, 2.3M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | Leica L (L-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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