Leica Q3 vs Leica Q-P

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      Specifications

      General Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      BrandLeicaLeica
      ModelQ3Q-P
      Predecessor ModelLeica Q2 Leica Q
      MSRP$5995$4995
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels62.39 Megapixel26.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels60.3 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range50 - 100,000
      Photo Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      ProcessorMaestro IVMaestro II
      Max Image Resolution9520 x 63366000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions36.5 MP: 7404 x 4928, 18.6 MP: 5288 x 3518
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEGDNG, JPEG
      JPEG Quality Levels9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP)
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2000 to 11,500K, Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points31549
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length28 mm28 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 mm28 mm
      Optical Zoom1x1x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance17 cm17 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,843k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.79x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.79x0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot3,680k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-3 to +3
      Shutter Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Min Shutter Speed120 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 63 Frames (Raw) / 67 Frames (JPEG)
      Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 9 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 70 Frames (Raw) / 76 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 7 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 74 Frames (Raw) / 83 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 83 Frames (Raw) / 104 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 60.3 MP for up to 164 Frames (Raw) / 947 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Built-in Flash
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV increments) ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      Video Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [300 Mb/s]
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps [300 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 100/120 fps [100 Mb/s]
      H.264 ALL-Intra/MOV 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [400 to 600 Mb/s]
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/47.95/48.00/50/59.94 fps [400 to 600 Mb/s]
      ProRes 422 HQ
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [181 to 454 Mb/s]
      H.265 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 10-Bit
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [300 Mb/s]
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 50/59.94 fps [100 Mb/s]
      H.264 Long GOP/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 8K (8192 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible Android & iOS
      App Name: Leica FOTOS
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, View Live Feed
      Environmental Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Dimensions130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66")130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.15 x 3.66")
      Weight (inc. batteries)743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.5 x 8.5 x 6.5"9 x 8.6 x 6.9"
      Package Weight5.13 lb5.56 lb
      Power and Storage Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Battery PackBP-SCL6BP-DC12
      Battery Life350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Leica Q3 Leica Q-P
      Self TimerYes (2 or 12 secs)Yes (2 or 12 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Accessory Mount1x Hot Shoe
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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