Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica Q3→Leica M11-P
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Leica Q3. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the M11-P
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Battery life~700 shots (CIPA) vs 380 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (60MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica Q3 | M11-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | +0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -5.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica Q3 | M11-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £7,500 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 | |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | — | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) | |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 5fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 743g | 530g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
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