DPRReviewArchiveURL: http://web.archive.org/web/20250401091005/https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/leica-q3-initial-review
ProductCode: leica_q3
Award: ""
ImageURL: /files/p/products/leica_q3/shots/03f59648ae2249b49e94a1fc4441f9ae.png
Name: Leica Q3
ShortSpecs:
    - 60 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
ReviewScore: 0
URL: /products/leica/compacts/leica_q3
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: 'Manufacturer description: The Leica Q3 updates its predecessor with a higher resolution 60MP full-frame sensor, improved burst rates and the added the ability to shoot 8K/30p video. The camera brings back the stabilized 28mm F1.7 offered since the Q1.'
    ProductPhotos:
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    ReviewSummary: null
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Specs:
    AEBracketing: ±3 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
    Announced: May 25, 2023
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Tilting
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Phase Detect
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Selective single-point
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Touch
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Leica BP-SCL6
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "350"
    BodyMaterial: Magnesium alloy, leather covering
    BodyType: Large sensor compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BoostedISOMinimum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "No"
    BuyingOptions: ""
    CIPAImageStabilizationRating: ""
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB
    ContinuousDrive: 15.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (1.25x (35mm equiv), 1.8x (50mm equiv), 2.7x (75mm), 3.2x (90mm))
    Dimensions: 130 x 80 x 93 mm (5.12 x 3.16 x 3.65″)
    DriveModes: []
    Durability: ""
    EffectivePixels: 60 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: Yes (IP52 rated)
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Program
        - Aperture priority
        - Shutter priority
        - Manual
    ExternalFlash: Yes (via hotshoe)
    FieldOfView: ""
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG
        - DNG
    FlashModes: ""
    FlashRange: ""
    FlashXSyncSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    FocalLengthMultiplier: ""
    Format: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
    GPS: Optional
    GPSNotes: 'Not available everywhere due to country-specific legislation; can be added via the Leica FOTOS app. Data is written to Exif header of the picture files.'
    HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI)
    HeadphonePort: "No"
    ISO: Auto, 50-100000
    ImageRatioWh: '3:2'
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: 9520 x 6336 pixels (60.3 MP)
    LensMount: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: $5995
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 9520 x 6336
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/16000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: "No"
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 120 sec
    Modes: []
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "315"
    NumberOfLenses: ""
    OrientationSensor: ""
    OtherResolutions: '36.5 MP: 7404 x 4928, 18.6 MP: 5288 x 3518'
    Processor: Leica Maestro series (Maestro IV)
    RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone)
    Resolutions: C8K/8K at 30p/25/24p, C4K/4K at 60/50/30/24p, 1080p at 120/100/60/50/30/24p
    ReviewPreview: ""
    SceneModes: Auto Sport Portrait Landscape Night Portrait Snow/Beach Fireworks Candlelight Sunset Digiscoping
    ScreenDots: 1,843,200
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 12 secs)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 62 megapixels
    SensorSize: Full frame (36 x 24 mm)
    SensorType: BSI-CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "Yes"
    TouchScreen: "Yes"
    USB: ""
    USBCharging: "Yes"
    UncompressedFormat: RAW
    ViewfinderCoverage: 100 %
    ViewfinderMagnification: 0.79 ×
    ViewfinderResolution: 5,760,000
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "7"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 low energy