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Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
70
Overall
75
Leica Q2 front
 
Leica Q3 front
Portability
60
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81

Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 Key Specs

Leica Q2
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 50000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F1.7) lens
  • 718g - 130 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched March 2019
  • Alternate Name is Type No. 4889
  • Succeeded the Leica Q
  • Later Model is Leica Q3
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
  • Revealed May 2023
  • Old Model is Leica Q2
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Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Leica Q2 and Leica Q3, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Leica. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Q2 (47MP) and Q3 (60MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The Q2 was introduced 5 years before the Q3 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Q2 matches up vs the Q3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica Q2 over the Leica Q3

 Q2 Q3 

Reasons to pick Leica Q3 over the Leica Q2

 Q3 Q2 
RevealedMay 2023March 2019More modern by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1843k1040kSharper screen (+803k dot)

Common features in the Leica Q2 and Leica Q3

 Q2 Q3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Leica Q2 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 80mm x 92mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 718 grams (1.58 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Q2 vs the Q3.

Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Q2 and Q3 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 top view buttons comparison

Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q2 and Q3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica Q3 to resolve more detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Q2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 sensor size comparison

Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica Q2 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica Q3 as a Portrait photography camera
87
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
91
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
MP count great (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Leica Q2
Street photography with Leica Q3
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (50,000)
fixed screen
more heavy than competitors (718g)
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (100,000)
heavier than competition in class (743 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Leica Q2 Sports photography factors
Leica Q3 Sports photography factors
78
quiet shutter (1/40,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
does not have phase detect AF
86
quiet mode (1/40,000s)
image stabilization
MP count great (60 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Travel Comparison

Leica Q2 Travel photography highlights
Leica Q3 Travel photography highlights
70
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
more heavy than competitors (718 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count great (60 megapixels)
good max aperture (f1.7)
heavier than competition in class (743g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Leica Q2
Landscape photography with Leica Q3
80
focusing manually
good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count fantastic (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (50,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
82
has manual focus
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization
MP count great (60MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (100,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica Q2 Vlogging details
Leica Q3 Vlogging details
32
good max aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (718 grams)
33
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (743 grams)
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Leica Q2 vs Leica Q3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica Q2 and Leica Q3
 Leica Q2Leica Q3
General Information
Brand Leica Leica
Model Leica Q2 Leica Q3
Other name Type No. 4889 -
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-03-07 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 8368 x 5584 9520 x 6336
Highest native ISO 50000 100000
Min native ISO 50 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 28mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/1.7 f/1.7
Macro focus range 17cm 17cm
Focal length multiplier 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 functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.79x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 120s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/40000s 1/40000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s 1/500s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K/30/24p, 1080/120/60/30/24p C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 8192x4320
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 718 grams (1.58 pounds) 743 grams (1.64 pounds)
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 score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2491 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 BP-SCL6
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $4,985 $5,999