Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL3-P→Leica SL3
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 SL3
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Resolution60MP vs 44MP (+16MP)
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 | SL3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.1 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -0.3 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.3 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | -0.3 | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | +0.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL3-P | SL3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,150 | £6,499 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 44MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 44MP | 60MP | ↑ |
| Video | 8K/C8K open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, ProRes | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF (819 points) with eye/face detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 40fps | 30fps electronic | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 383 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 852g (with battery) | 875g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | Partially articulating touchscreen, 2.3M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Leica L (L-mount) | Leica L-mount | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
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