Leica Q3 Metal Grey: Leica Excellence in a Full-Frame Compact Camera

Outstanding Image Quality with a 60.3 MP Full-Frame Sensor

The Leica Q3 features the same 60.3 MP back-illuminated full-frame CMOS sensor found in the Leica M11.

Its BSI design improves light gathering capabilities, resulting in exceptional detail, outstanding dynamic range and impressive low-light performance.

Leica Triple Resolution Technology

Photographers can select between:

• 60 MP
• 36 MP
• 18 MP

Each resolution uses the full sensor area while maintaining 14-bit color depth and up to 14 stops of dynamic range.

Legendary Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens

The integrated Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens is specifically optimized for the Q3 sensor.

Key Benefits

• Fast f/1.7 aperture.
• Excellent low-light performance.
• Legendary Leica rendering.
• Exceptional sharpness and contrast.
• Minimal distortion.
• Beautiful natural bokeh.

Ideal for:

• Street photography.
• Travel photography.
• Reportage.
• Landscape photography.
• Architecture.

Next-Generation Hybrid Autofocus

For the first time in a Leica Q camera, the Q3 incorporates a hybrid autofocus system combining:

• Phase Detection AF.
• Contrast Detection AF.
• Depth From Defocus (DFD).

Intelligent Subject Recognition

The camera can recognize and track:

• Eyes.
• Faces.
• Human bodies.
• Animals.

Professional 8K Video Recording

The Leica Q3 is also a powerful multimedia camera.

Video Features

• DCI 8K up to 30 fps.
• UHD 8K up to 30 fps.
• 4K up to 60 fps.
• Full HD up to 120 fps.
• Internal 10-bit recording.
• H.265 codec.
• ProRes 422 HQ recording.

Integrated Optical Image Stabilization

The built-in optical stabilization system helps reduce camera shake.

Benefits include:

• Sharper handheld images.
• Smoother videos.
• Improved low-light performance.

Advanced Shooting Experience

High-Resolution OLED EVF

• 5.76-million-dot OLED EVF.
• 100% coverage.
• 0.79x magnification.
• Up to 120 Hz refresh rate.

Tilting Touchscreen LCD

• 3-inch tilting touchscreen.
• 1.84-million-dot resolution.
• Flexible shooting angles.
• Intuitive controls.

Durable Weather-Sealed Construction

Premium Build Quality

• Magnesium alloy body.
• IP52 weather sealing.
• Dust and splash resistance.
• Elegant Metal Grey finish.

Perfect for demanding outdoor shooting conditions.

Modern Connectivity with Leica FOTOS

Connectivity Features

• Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
• Bluetooth 5.0.
• USB-C 3.2 Gen 2.
• Micro-HDMI.

Leica FOTOS enables:

• Fast wireless transfers.
• Remote camera control.
• Firmware updates.
• Live View monitoring.
• GPS tagging via smartphone.

Technical Specifications Summary

Sensor

• Full-frame BSI CMOS sensor
• 60.3 MP effective resolution
• Triple Resolution Technology
• 14-bit color depth

Lens

• Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH.
• Aperture range: f/1.7–f/16
• Optical image stabilization
• Macro focusing down to 17 cm
• 49 mm filter thread

Autofocus

• Hybrid PDAF + Contrast AF + DFD
• Eye, face, body and animal detection

Video

• DCI 8K up to 30p
• UHD 8K up to 30p
• 4K up to 60p
• Full HD up to 120p
• H.265 10-bit
• ProRes 422 HQ

Viewfinder & Display

• 5.76M-dot OLED EVF
• 0.79x magnification
• 3" tilting touchscreen LCD
• 1.84M-dot resolution

ISO

• ISO 50–100,000

Continuous Shooting

• Up to 15 fps

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi 5
• Bluetooth 5.0
• USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
• Micro-HDMI

Battery

• Leica BP-SCL6
• Approx. 350 shots per charge

Dimensions & Weight

• 130 × 80.3 × 92.6 mm
• 700 g body only
• 785 g with battery