Leica Q Q3 Black 2023
A 60.3MP full-frame sensor and integrated Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens deliver sharp detail, while the tilt touchscreen and weather-sealed body add flexibility. Maestro IV processing enables 15fps bursts, and 8K ProRes video with 10-bit color supports professional workflows. Best for hybrid shooters and travel photographers who need high-resolution stills and cinema-grade video in a compact, single-lens system.
Type compact
Sensor 60MP full-frame
Burst 15 fps
Video 8K @60fps
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 2268 g
71 Overall Score
Price CA$2,900
Snapshot
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Automatic or manual With manual setting: optional magnifying gla |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | ProRes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.76 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 2.3 kg / 5.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | ✓ |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Q Q3 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 693 | 315 | 1053 | 493 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 10 | 120 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 2268 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 511 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Q Q3 | 77.3 | 96 | 87.9 | 77.6 | 93.6 | 75.7 | 46 | 85.4 | 81 | 63.7 | 34.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.6 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.6 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.7 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.6 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
