Leica Q3

Leica Q3 — Key Specs & Highlights

• 60 MP full-frame BSI sensor: Triple Resolution Technology, shoot at 60, 36 or 18 MP.
• Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH.: fixed lens with optical stabilisation and a built-in macro mode.
• Hybrid autofocus: phase detection, contrast AF, depth-from-defocus and subject recognition.
• 8K video: internal H.265 and Apple ProRes recording.
• Tiltable touchscreen and 5.76 MP OLED viewfinder: compose your way, either way.
• IP52 weather sealing: protected against dust and light rain.

One lens, and a sensor that makes that enough

The Q3 keeps the formula that's defined the series since 2015: a fixed 28mm lens on a full-frame body, built for photographers who'd rather commit to one focal length than carry a bag of them. What's changed is how much that single lens can now do — with 60 megapixels behind it, cropping into a 35, 50, 75 or even 90mm equivalent still leaves plenty of resolution to work with, so the fixed focal length feels far less fixed in practice.
 

A lens built to keep up with the sensor

The Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. is the same optical design Leica has refined across three generations of Q, and the reason it hasn't changed is that it was already sharp enough for whatever sensor came next. Optical stabilisation helps in low light and at slower shutter speeds, and a built-in macro mode brings the minimum focus distance down to 17cm — useful for anything from a product shot to a close detail on a street corner, without switching lenses or reaching for an adapter.
 

Resolution you can choose, not just live with

The 60 MP BSI sensor uses Triple Resolution Technology, so you're not locked into shooting everything at maximum file size — 60, 36 or 18 megapixels are all available in DNG or JPEG, using the full sensor area regardless of which you pick. The ISO range runs from 50 to 100,000, and the Maestro IV processor with L² Technology keeps burst shooting fast enough — up to 15fps electronic — that resolution doesn't come at the cost of speed.
 

Autofocus that catches up with the rest of the camera

Where earlier Q cameras relied on contrast detection alone, the Q3 adds phase detection and depth-from-defocus, with subject recognition layered on top. In practice that means less hunting when something moves through the frame — a person, a pet, whatever wasn't holding still — and more of the shot actually landing in focus the first time.
 

Built for photos, capable enough for video

The Q3 records up to 8K in H.265, with Apple ProRes and 10-bit options available for anyone editing footage afterwards rather than posting it straight off the card. It's not trying to be a cinema camera, but for a fixed 28mm compact, having 8K, 4K60p and Full HD at 120fps on the table gives it more range than the format usually implies.
 

Composing on your terms

A 5.76 MP OLED viewfinder gives a sharp, high-contrast view for anyone who prefers the traditional way of shooting, while the tiltable rear touchscreen opens up low or high angles without crouching or guessing. Both stay usable in the field too — IP52 sealing means dust and a bit of rain won't end the session early.
 

Staying connected

The Leica FOTOS App handles image transfer and remote control, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (including MIMO for faster transfer speeds) keeping the connection quick even with large 60 MP files. An optional handgrip adds wireless charging via Qi-compatible pads, for anyone who'd rather not deal with a cable at the end of the day.
 

What's in the box:

• Leica Q3
• Leather carrying strap
• Lithium-ion battery (BP-SCL6)
• Lens hood
• Lens cap
• Accessory shoe cover
• Quick start guide

 

Leica Q3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the lens on the Leica Q3?

No, the Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. is fixed. Digital crop modes let you shoot at 35, 50, 75 or 90mm equivalents using the sensor's extra resolution.

What resolution can I shoot at?

60, 36 or 18 megapixels, via Triple Resolution Technology, always using the full sensor area.

How close can I focus?

Down to 17cm, using the lens's built-in macro mode.

Does the Q3 have phase-detection autofocus?

Yes, combined with contrast AF, depth-from-defocus and subject recognition.

What video can it record?

Up to 8K in H.265, with Apple ProRes and 10-bit options, plus 4K60p and Full HD at 120fps.

Is the Q3 weather sealed?

Yes, IP52-rated against dust and light spray water.