Upgrade Guide
Leica Q3→Leica Q2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Q2 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Q3. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution47MP (down from 60MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not 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 | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.1 | ||
| Street | -0.7 | ||
| Travel | -0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | -1.1 | ||
| Documentary | -1.4 | ||
| Landscape | -1.3 | ||
| Casual | -0.8 | ||
| Food | -1.6 | ||
| Macro | -1.1 | ||
| Architecture | -1.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Q3 | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,650 | £4,987 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 60MP | 47MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | |
| Stabilisation | Optical stabilisation in the lens (no IBIS) | Optical IS | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 658g (body only) | 718g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
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