Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL3-P→Leica Q2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Leica SL3-P. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Q2
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Resolution47MP vs 44MP (+3MP)
Unchanged or similar
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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 | Leica SL3-P | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -4.4 | ||
| Street | +0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -3.0 | ||
| Documentary | -2.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -1.2 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -1.1 | ||
| Food | -2.7 | ||
| Macro | -2.8 | ||
| Architecture | -1.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL3-P | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,150 | £3,750 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 44MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 44MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | 8K/C8K open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, ProRes | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF (819 points) with eye/face detection | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS | Optical IS | |
| Burst Rate | 40fps | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 383 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 852g (with battery) | 718g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | Partially articulating touchscreen, 2.3M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Leica L (L-mount) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
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