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Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III

Portability
63
Imaging
75
Features
57
Overall
67
Leica Q-P front
 
Ricoh GR III front
Portability
90
Imaging
69
Features
62
Overall
66

Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III 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
  • Announced November 2018
Ricoh GR III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16) lens
  • 257g - 109 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Older Model is Ricoh GR III
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR III
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Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica Q-P and Ricoh GR III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Ricoh. The image resolution of the Q-P (24MP) and the GR III (24MP) is relatively similar but the Q-P (Full frame) and GR III (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q-P was launched 2 months later than the GR III so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Q-P grades against the GR III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q-P over the Ricoh GR III

 Q-P GR III 
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR III over the Leica Q-P

 GR III Q-P 

Common features in the Leica Q-P and Ricoh GR III

 Q-P GR III 
IntroducedNovember 2018September 2018Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica Q-P has got exterior dimensions 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 Ricoh GR III has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 257 grams (0.57 lbs).

Check out the Leica Q-P and Ricoh GR III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Q-P against the GR III.

Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Q-P and GR III is 63 and 90 respectively.

Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III top view buttons comparison

Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q-P and GR III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Q-P offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III sensor size comparison

Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica Q-P Street photography highlights
Ricoh GR III Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (640g)
low max ISO (0)
84
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
above average ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Sports photography camera
Ricoh GR III as a Sports photography camera
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
76
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q-P Travel photography features
Ricoh GR III Travel photography features
64
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
fast max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competition (640g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (257g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica Q-P Landscape photography advice
Ricoh GR III Landscape photography advice
66
manual focus
fast max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (0)
69
you can focus manually
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q-P as a Vlogging camera
Ricoh GR III as a Vlogging camera
30
fast max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (640g)
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (257 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Leica Q-P vs Ricoh GR III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q-P and Ricoh GR III
 Leica Q-PRicoh GR III
General Information
Make Leica Ricoh
Model Leica Q-P Ricoh GR III
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-11-06 2018-09-25
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Maestro II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1 and 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO - 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-16 f/2.8-16
Macro focus range 17cm 6cm
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Slow Sync+Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 640 grams (1.41 pounds) 257 grams (0.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") 109 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP-DC12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal, SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at launch $3,995 $900