Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica SL3-S→Leica Leica SL3-P
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Leica SL3-S. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Leica SL3-P
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Resolution44MP vs 25MP (+19MP)
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Burst rate40fps vs 30fps (electronic)
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Battery life383 shots (CIPA) vs 315 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2026 vs 2025)
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 | Leica SL3-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.6 | ||
| Street | +0.3 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.1 | ||
| Documentary | +0.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.3 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.3 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | +1.0 | ||
| Macro | +0.6 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica SL3-S | Leica SL3-P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,489 | £5,150 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 44MP full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 25MP | 44MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log | 8K/C8K open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, ProRes | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect AF (819 points) with eye/face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-stop IBIS | IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps (electronic) | 40fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 315 shots (CIPA) | 383 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 852g (with battery and card) | 852g (with battery) | |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | Partially articulating touchscreen, 2.3M dots | |
| Mount | Leica L (L-mount) | Leica L (L-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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