Upgrade Guide
Leica Q3 Monochrom→Leica Leica M EV1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Leica M EV1 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Q3 Monochrom. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
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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 Monochrom | Leica M EV1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.7 | ||
| Street | -0.8 | ||
| Travel | +1.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -3.8 | ||
| Landscape | -1.4 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +1.3 | ||
| Macro | -0.6 | ||
| Architecture | -1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q3 Monochrom | Leica M EV1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,900 | £6,799 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 | |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame CMOS, monochrome (no colour filter array) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | |
| Video | 8K/30p, C4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes 422 HQ (FHD) | None (stills-only) | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face, eye, body and animal (beta) detection | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) | |
| Stabilisation | Digital stabilisation (Visual compensation); no IBIS or optical IS | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps (5fps with AF per frame) | 4.5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 302 shots (CIPA) | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ↓ |
| Weight | 746g (with battery) | 499g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.79x | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots | Fixed touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal |
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