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Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60
Imaging
84
Features
77
Overall
81

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 Key Specs

Leica Q-P
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F1.7-16) lens
  • 640g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Launched November 2018
Leica Q3
(Full Review)
  • 60MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 100000
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 743g - 130 x 80 x 93mm
  • Released May 2023
  • Succeeded the Leica Q2
Photography Glossary

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Leica Q-P versus Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Leica. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Q-P (24MP) and Q3 (60MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Q-P was manufactured 5 years earlier than the Q3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Q-P scores versus the Q3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Leica Q3

 Q-P Q3 

Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Leica Q-P

 Q3 Q-P 
ReleasedMay 2023November 2018More modern by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k1040kCrisper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Leica Q3

 Q-P Q3 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q-P has got external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Leica Q3 has dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

Examine the Leica Q-P versus Leica Q3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Q-P compared to the Q3.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and Q3 is 63 and 60 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q-P and Q3.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Leica Q3 to provide extra detail due to its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Q-P will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica Q-P
Portrait photography with Leica Q3
84
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
90
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
high megapixels (60MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q-P
Street photography with Leica Q3
57
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (640g)
maximum ISO low (0)
74
screen tilts
image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (100,000)
more heavy than competitors (743 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Leica Q-P
Sports photography with Leica Q3
62
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
86
silent mode (1/40,000 seconds)
image stabilization
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography info
Leica Q3 Travel photography info
64
offers focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition in class (640 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
high megapixels (60MP)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors (743g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Landscape photography camera
Leica Q3 as a Landscape photography camera
65
focusing manually
very good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (0)
81
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
image stabilization
high megapixels (60 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (100,000)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q3 as a Vlogging camera
30
very good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (640g)
32
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (743 grams)
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Leica Q-P vs Leica Q3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Leica Q3
 Leica Q-PLeica Q3
General Information
Brand Name Leica Leica
Model type Leica Q-P Leica Q3
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-11-06 2023-05-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 60 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 9520 x 6336
Highest native ISO - 100000
Min native ISO - 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7-16 f/1.7
Macro focusing distance 17cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,843k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.79x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 120 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/40000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/500 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 8192x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 640g (1.41 lbs) 743g (1.64 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC12 BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $3,995 $5,999