Leica Q3 43 Black 2023
The 60.3MP full-frame sensor paired with a fixed 43mm f/2 APO-Summicron lens provides exceptional detail and a distinct perspective. A 5.7M-dot EVF, responsive touchscreen, and 688g weather-sealed body ensure reliable, intuitive operation in any condition. It’s ideal for street and travel photographers who want a premium compact with a classic focal length and uncompromising image quality.
Type compact
Sensor 60MP full-frame
Burst 15 fps
Video 8K @60fps
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 240 g
71 Overall Score
Price $7,380
Snapshot
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 60 MP |
| ISO Range | 50 |
| Processor | Maestro IV |
Autofocus
| AF Type | Automatic or manual With manual setting: optional magnifying gla |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, ProRes 422 HQ |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 5.67 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Q3 43 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 30 |
| Video | 8K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 240 | 723 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 658 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Q3 43 | 79.6 | 96.5 | 91.6 | 79.9 | 93.4 | 75.9 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 84.7 | 60.8 | 36.1 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.3 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.2 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.3 | 96 | 98.8 | 71 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.8 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.5 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.5 |
Price
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