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Leica Q3 : Specifications and Opinions

The Leica Q3 is a compact camera with FF (1.0x) sensor and 60.2 megapixels manufactured from 2023. The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 50 - 102400 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 4 FPS x 83 RAW, 104 JPEG. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 5980 €;

22 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10

Sensor
Format	FF (1.0x)
Resolution	60.2 megapixel (pixel pitch 3.78 μm)
ISO sensitivities	50 - 102400
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	120" - 1/16000
Exp. compensation	+/- 3 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Stabilization	Yes
Continuos shooting (with autofocus)	4 FPS x 83 RAW, 104 JPEG
Continuos shooting (without autofocus)	15 FPS x 63 RAW, 67 JPEG
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
Video mode	C8K (8190x4320p) @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB	USB-C (3.1)
USB Charging	Yes
Camera body and built
Lens	28.0mm f/1.7 (28mm equiv.)
Min. focus distance	0.17 meters
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.0″, 1.62 Mdots, 900 x 600 pixels, partially articulating
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 0.79x
Viewfinder resolution	1600 x 1200 px
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-II)
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter	Mechanical and electronic
Battery
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	743 g
Dimensions	130 x 80 x 93 mm
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Pierino64

sent on May 21, 2025

Pros: Viewfinder, display, autofocus, menu, image quality, video

Cons: At the moment none

Opinion: I used Q2 for a long time and finally made the leap... The Leica Q3 represents an important evolution from the already excellent Leica Q2, combining Leica's signature classic aesthetics and build quality with a number of technological upgrades that make it an even more powerful tool for demanding photographers. Improved image quality The jump from a 47.3MP sensor (Q2) to a new 60MP BSI CMOS full-frame sensor in the Q3 delivers a higher level of detail, ideal for large-format prints or cropping without significant loss of quality. In addition, the sensor supports pixel binning for better low-light performance. Updated viewfinder and display The Q3 introduces an improved electronic viewfinder (EVF) with a higher resolution and smoother refresh rate. But the real revolution is the new tilting rear display, finally present on a Q, which greatly improves flexibility when shooting at ground level or overhead, while maintaining the minimalist and refined design. Faster and more accurate autofocus Thanks to the hybrid system with phase, contrast and depth detection, the autofocus of the Q3 is significantly faster and more reliable than that of the Q2. This is especially useful for street photography or moving subjects. Connectivity and workflow The Q3 is also much more modern in terms of connectivity: it includes USB-C, HDMI, Wi-Fi 5GHz and supports tethering and direct charging via USB. This also makes it perfect for professional photographers working in the studio or on the go. Improved video On the video front, the Q3 also takes a leap forward: it supports 8K recordings and has a more complete video interface than the Q2, making it also suitable for hybrid photo/video content. In summary The Leica Q3 not only retains everything that made the Q2 a beloved camera – exceptional image quality, bright f/1.7 optics, premium construction – but improves it from every technical point of view. It's an ideal choice for those looking for a high-end full-frame compact, with modern performance but the classic photographic spirit.

Fgcm

sent on April 20, 2025

Pros: Excellent lens, central shutter, color rendering, optical quality of the viewfinder, control ergonomics

Cons: Viewfinder electronics not up to par, no grip, in general, slow electronics and not up to date with the competition

Opinion: It is an excellent machine in general, especially thanks to the quality of the lens and the ergonomics of the controls. In aperture priority, it is as immediate as an M. Even the fixed lens is not a defect as long as the camera is used as it was designed: travel, reportage, street. Unfortunately, as always at Leica, we have to deal with a long series of frankly incomprehensible choices starting from the lack of a grip and non-current electronics. The ignition time is very long, the viewfinder, excellent in bright light, drops, to the eye, below 20 fps as soon as the light decreases, the optical stabilization is stopped at 2015, the autofocus, even if improved compared to the Q2, is still much lower than the Japanese. A Leica, for better or for worse.

GTavasci

sent on October 07, 2024

Pros: Immediate and very fun to use. Excellent lens and sensor. Best mobile APP of all. JPG nice and ready.

Cons: I would have preferred to have two memory cards

Opinion: Premise: photographer for pure and simple passion for over 40 years. I have had various Sonys, from the A7II onwards. I still have a Sony kit, new, complete and for me excellent. And here we are at Q3. I've been circling it since it came out. A full-frame compact with a better sensor than Sony, an excellent lens that performs well even at 1.7. Stabilized, not too heavy. There were many things that attracted me and reminded me of when I went around with my backpack and pashmina, through the alleys of the city that I still carry in my heart. On the other hand there was this 28 mm that I never chose as a fixed (I'm more 35) and also the fact that I never had a Leica before. Taken out of the box and taken in my hand, it gives me the feeling of being less heavy than it is. It is a bit unbalanced forward, due to the weight of the lens. It grips well, despite the fact that it doesn't have a grip and I didn't add it. With one hand under the lens, it becomes almost natural to hold it. You immediately notice the quality of the viewfinder and the display. I can compare it with Sony A1 and confirm that on the viewfinder they play it, while on the display this is clearly better. I really like having aperture ring, shutter speed ring and + dial button for ISO. The manual focus selector of the lens is right under the fingers and the macro mode is achieved with less than a quarter of a turn of the first ring. It makes me think that the lens was designed by "someone who photographs" and not just by a good engineer. The keys are few, enough for me. Everything becomes easy. After my usual shots in the house and garden (always the same, so much so that I compare the results almost by heart), I try it with the first trips. A small village on Lake Como, the city, the peat bogs of Sebino and some alpine panorama. Both the sensor and the lens are excellent. The Summilux is very clean even at TA (1.7) and this made me shoot in the evening with ISO100 and still safe shutter speeds. I appreciated everything about the sensor, including the pixel resampling. I can confirm that at 60/36/18 the images are always beautiful, obviously the possibility of cropping changes. The frames are fun to use but also very useful for me. I often use the 35mm one which helps me to compose in the style of my favorite focal length. On Lightroom you see the DNG in development cropped but it's still intact if you want to change anything. The JPG comes out as expected with the crop. Perspective control is a clever feature, I've tried it with a couple of churches and it's easy to use. There is more that I liked, but I stop and think: is it possible that there are so many idiocies and inaccuracies on this machine?

Pier Andrea.airoldi

sent on July 29, 2024

Pros: Many reasons

Cons: I don't see any

Opinion: Because I liked the car. It is true that the big news of the Q3 are the 60 mpx sensor, the zoom frames that reach 90 mm. and the mobile display. But there is more. First of all, the grip in the hand gives a sense of stability and the mobile display does not alter the aesthetics of the machine. Then immediately an impression of sweetness and silence in activating the shutter button. Again: photos taken with 60 megapixels at 75 and 90 mm. they have an excellent rendering and even seen in the Mac and enlarged to 100% they are very good. Then the impression is that of a car improved in many details. For example: it also allows you to take square photos that the Q2 did not provide; The washer on the top right that in Q2 was very hard, in Q3 has the right softness; the two (instead of one) buttons at the top center allow you to set the choice of frames for zooming and locking the exposure; The lens cap fits well and does not come off. The possibility of shooting with variable resolutions seems excellent to me; I would definitely reserve the 60 Mpx for 75 and 90 mm photos., for the rest I would think of 36 Mpx, but I'll see. The sharpness and color rendition are excellent. In a nutshell, I would say that the Q3 is the same car as the Q2 but with a surprising amount of improvements. The mobile display is a high factor of noticeable improvement....

Taglio64

sent on May 27, 2024

Pros: File quality, compactness, color quality, ease of use.

Cons: inaccurate tracking system, unergonomic optical viewfinder (light easily enters during shooting...), only an SD slot, cursor buttons instead of joysticks

Opinion: Purchased in March '24, in three months I had the opportunity to try it thoroughly. I immediately bought the "trigger" that adds grip to the camera when you shoot with one hand and that I recommend to everyone. It's exciting to realize the quality of shooting in such a compact camera for someone like me who has always shot with reflex and mirrorless cameras. Ideal for those who want to move among people indiscreetly, and at the same time guarantee a great quality of shot for the rest. The "fixed" 28mm was a great novelty for me that led me to get much closer to the subjects while having a lot of fun. The programmable keys available are very practical and easily customizable, and depending on your needs, everyone can change quickly. Although the possibility of shooting with crops preset at 35, 50, 75 and 90mm has been introduced (it seemed interesting to me...) in reality the function is not as practical as you might think: better to crop in post. I hope they improve this function as well as the tracking ones with the new firmware... I thought I'd use it for a trip to Japan and then resell it, but instead I'm holding on to it, and that's !!

There are 6 more reviews. Show all »

Photos taken with Leica Q3

Punto Luce

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HI RES 31.7 MP

Peaks and clouds

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HI RES 8.0 MP

Government Square

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22 comments, 3006 views

HI RES 58.7 MP

Ready for flight

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HI RES 11.0 MP

Colour delicacies

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Sunset on the Amber Coast - Pachino

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HI RES 60.3 MP

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The Grit

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7 comments, 2079 views

HI RES 4.2 MP

Sanctuary of the Madonna di Frasassi

by Roberto Giancristoforo
74 comments, 947 views

HI RES 13.5 MP

Rasiglia

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86 comments, 1668 views

HI RES 13.5 MP

Love under the storm

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3 comments, 4162 views

HI RES 15.8 MP

Rasiglia

by Roberto Giancristoforo
78 comments, 1923 views

HI RES 11.8 MP

Ambasador 23.10

by Eugenio Fieni
0 comments, 1319 views

HI RES 4.2 MP

Udine, Loggia del Lionello

by Giallo63
25 comments, 248 views

HI RES 8.2 MP

Grey Crowned Crane

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112 comments, 1211 views

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

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7 comments, 727 views

HI RES 60.3 MP

Hypnotic

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HI RES 13.5 MP

Puskar Camel Market 01

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4 comments, 1071 views

HI RES 24.4 MP

Neustift - Novacella

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11 comments, 368 views

HI RES 8.8 MP

The Little Red Train

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74 comments, 627 views

HI RES 9.7 MP

Burano 001

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Oberstalleralm (Austria)

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HI RES 13.7 MP

Cigarillos 009

by Eugenio Fieni
11 comments, 491 views

HI RES 4.2 MP

Castel del Monte

by Roberto Giancristoforo
42 comments, 1388 views

HI RES 8.3 MP

The Cloister

by Roberto Giancristoforo
78 comments, 1237 views

HI RES 13.5 MP

The lighthouse of Rimini

by Aznavour65
11 comments, 955 views

HI RES 60.3 MP

Leica Q3 and wife

by Albertoandaloro
4 comments, 3418 views

HI RES 33.1 MP

Tiberius Bridge - Rimini

by Aznavour65
17 comments, 860 views

HI RES 58.9 MP

Trani, the Cathedral

by Roberto Giancristoforo
90 comments, 1579 views

HI RES 13.9 MP

The Collector's Shop

by Roberto Giancristoforo
77 comments, 1105 views

HI RES 17.3 MP

N° 32

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84 comments, 771 views

HI RES 14.4 MP

Klausen, 2025

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22 comments, 209 views

HI RES 10.6 MP

Spiral

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2 comments, 1250 views

HI RES 36.5 MP

A trickle of fresh water.....

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HI RES 4.0 MP

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Desire for Kodachrome

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16 comments, 205 views

HI RES 8.2 MP

Gubbio, 2025

by Giallo63
9 comments, 186 views

HI RES 7.2 MP

Sunset over Valtellina

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19 comments, 598 views

HI RES 11.9 MP

Sicilian Orange Sodas

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42 comments, 570 views

HI RES 11.7 MP

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