Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL3-S→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-S. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Q2
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Resolution47MP vs 25MP (+22MP)
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-S | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.8 | ||
| Street | +0.9 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.6 | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.9 | ||
| Documentary | -2.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.8 | ||
| Food | -1.7 | ||
| Macro | -2.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL3-S | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,489 | £3,750 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop IBIS | Optical IS | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic) | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 315 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 852g (with battery and card) | 718g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 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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