Upgrade Guide

Leica Q3 43→Leica Q

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Leica

Q3 43

£6995

2024

→

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Leica

£1999 (-£4,996)

2015

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Skip it

The Q offers little measurable spec improvement over the Q3 43. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Q3 43	Q
Price	£6,995	£1,999
Released	2024	2015	↓
Sensor	60MP full-frame BSI CMOS	24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution	60MP	24MP	↓
Video	8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log	1080p/60p
Autofocus	Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection	Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection
Stabilisation	Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS)	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	15fps electronic	10fps	↓
Battery Life	~350 shots (CIPA)	~270 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	743g (body only)	640g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED	EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification
Screen	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view)	Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
Memory Cards	Single UHS-II SD slot	Single SD UHS-I slot

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