Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL3-S→Leica MP 0.72
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The MP 0.72 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Leica SL3-S. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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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-S | MP 0.72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.3 | ||
| Street | +3.4 | ||
| Travel | +2.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | +0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL3-S | MP 0.72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,489 | £4,850 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2003 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 35mm film | |
| Resolution | 25MP | — | |
| Video | 6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log | — | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop IBIS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic) | ~1fps (manual film advance) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 315 shots (CIPA) | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | |
| Weight | 852g (with battery and card) | 600g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | No screen | |
| Mount | Leica L (L-mount) | Leica M-mount | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) |
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