Upgrade Guide
Leica Q3 43→Leica Leica D-Lux 8
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Leica D-Lux 8 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Q3 43. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution17MP (down from 60MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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 | Q3 43 | Leica D-Lux 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.1 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.9 | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.4 | ||
| Documentary | -2.6 | ||
| Landscape | -2.5 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | -2.5 | ||
| Macro | -1.5 | ||
| Architecture | -2.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q3 43 | Leica D-Lux 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,995 | £1,450 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 17MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | |
| Stabilisation | Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS) | IBIS (unspecified stops) | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps electronic | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 743g (body only) | 397g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-II SD slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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