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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3

Portability
60
Imaging
81
Features
66
Overall
75
Leica Q2 Monochrom front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Key Specs

Leica Q2 Monochrom
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 100000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 734g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced October 2020
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
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Succeeded the Leica Q2
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Leica. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Q2 Monochrom (47MP) and Q3 (60MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Q2 Monochrom was manufactured 3 years prior to the Q3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Q2 Monochrom matches up versus the Q3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 Monochrom over the Leica Q3

 Q2 Monochrom Q3 

Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Leica Q2 Monochrom

 Q3 Q2 Monochrom 
IntroducedMay 2023October 2020More recent by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k1040kCrisper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q2 Monochrom and Leica Q3

 Q2 Monochrom Q3 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Leica Q2 Monochrom has external measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 734 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Leica Q3 has proportions of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 743 grams (1.64 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Q2 Monochrom compared to the Q3.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q2 Monochrom and Q3 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q2 Monochrom and Q3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Leica Q3 to provide extra detail due to its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Q2 Monochrom will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Portrait photography factors
Leica Q3 Portrait photography factors
88
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
91
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
resolution is fantastic (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Street photography with Leica Q3
69
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (100,000)
screen is fixed
heavier than competition in class (734 grams)
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
good high ISO (100,000)
heavier than others (743g)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Sports photography factors
Leica Q3 Sports photography factors
80
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
86
quiet mode (1/40,000 seconds)
has image stabilization
resolution is fantastic (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (350 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom Travel photography details
Leica Q3 Travel photography details
66
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
fantastic resolution (47 megapixels)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (734 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
good battery (350 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (60MP)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
heavier than others (743 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2 Monochrom
Landscape photography with Leica Q3
77
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fantastic resolution (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (100,000)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization
resolution is fantastic (60 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (100,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Monochrom as a Vlogging camera
Leica Q3 as a Vlogging camera
32
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (734 grams)
33
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization
features face detect focusing
high res video (8192 x 4320 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (743g)
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Leica Q2 Monochrom vs Leica Q3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 Monochrom and Leica Q3
 Leica Q2 MonochromLeica Q3
General Information
Brand Name Leica Leica
Model type Leica Q2 Monochrom Leica Q3
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-10-11 2023-05-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 60MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 8368 x 5584 9520 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 100000 100000
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/1.7 f/1.7
Macro focusing range 17cm 17cm
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,843 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.79x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 120s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/40000s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 8192x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 734 grams (1.62 lb) 743 grams (1.64 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 80 x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") 130 x 80 x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-SCL4 BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $5,995 $5,999