Stunning image quality ; 8k video recording ; Minimalist design ; Tactile feel

Not cheap ; Retro-tinged layout won't be for everyone

The Leica Q3 is not just a camera – it's a photography experience. If you're looking for a catalyst to help you fall in love with taking photos again, this is the way. When you nail the perfect shot, on this camera, you'll know about it.

Unparalleled lens design and quality ; The most powerful compact camera available ; 60.3MP to play with ; Simply a joy to use

New tilt screen poorly implemented ; Improved autofocus still bettered elsewhere ; Average optical stabilization ; Middling 350-shot battery life

The Leica Q3 is the most powerful, most enjoyable, but most expensive compact camera available. Cost aside, it’s what a camera should be in 2023; tactile, desirable and high quality. While it lacks the slow and measured M-series rangefinder user...

Stunning still images at all crop levels ; Wonderfully simple interface ; Adept at video recording

Distinctive shape not especially comfortable to grip ; Tracking autofocus not always on point ; A serious investment

An exceptionally capable fixed-lens camera for both photos and videos. The Q3 might be ruinously expensive, but serious snappers will love it all the same.

Stunning still images at all crop levels ; Wonderfully simple interface ; Adept at video recording

Distinctive shape not especially comfortable to grip ; Tracking autofocus not always on point ; A serious investment

An exceptionally capable fixed-lens camera for both photos and videos. The Q3 might be ruinously expensive, but serious snappers will love it all the same.

Fazit Wie schon ihre Vorgängermodelle kombiniert die Q3 die bewusste Beschränkung auf eine feste Brennweite mit einer Bildqualität auf hohem Niveau. Anhänger dieses Konzepts wird weniger die moderate Steigerung der Sensorauflösung gegenüber der Q2 als...