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Leica Q3 vs Nikon Z5 II

Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.

The 3 biggest published differences

Leica Q3 Q3 fixed
Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Nikon Z
Overview
Type MirrorlessMirrorless
Format 35 mm full-frame35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format
Lens mount fixedNikon Z
Released —, not published2025
Sensor & Image
Sensor type CMOS-Sensor (no low-pass filter)CMOS
Sensor size 35 mm full-frame35.9 x 23.9 mm full-frame/FX-format
Resolution (MP) 60,3 MP (effective); 62,39 MP (total)24.5
In-body stabilisation Visual compensation system for photos and video recordings (in-lens; stop rating not published)—, not published
ISO range Auto ISO 100 to ISO 100 000; Manual ISO 50 to ISO 100 000ISO 100 (expandable to Lo 1/Hi 2, 50-204800 equivalent)
Autofocus & Speed
AF system Hybrid-AF: combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering with AF metering points in the sensorHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist; AF-A focus mode
Subject detection Eye/Face/Body Detection, Eye/Face/Body + Animal Detection, Tracking; 315 metering fields273 focus points (single-point); 299 (auto-area); detection range -10 to +19 EV
Burst — mechanical Continuous: 2 fps / 4 fps / 7 fps (14 bit), 9 fps / 15 fps (12 bit)Approx. 7.8 fps
Burst — electronic —, not publishedApprox. 15 fps (silent mode on); up to 30 fps electronic shutter mode
Video
Max video C8K (17:9) 8192 x 4320 up to 29,97 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60p
Codecs / sampling MP4 (h.265, h.264); MOV (h.265, h.264, ProRes)N-RAW (12-bit), H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Recording limit Video: max. length 29 min—, not published
Viewfinder & Screen
EVF resolution 5,760,000 dots, 120 fps0.5-in. (1.27-cm), approx. 3690k-dot OLED
EVF magnification 0.79x at aspect ratio 4:3 / 0.76x at aspect ratio 3:2Approx. 0.8x
Rear screen 3" TFT LCD, approx. 1,843,200 dots, 384 ppi, aspect ratio 3:2, touch panel3.2-in. (8-cm), approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT touchscreen
Body & Handling
Dimensions (W×H×D) 130 × 80.3 × 92.6 mm134 × 100.5 × 72 mm
Weight (body) 743 g700 g
Weather sealing Full metal housing: magnesium die-cast, leather covering, protection type IP52Front, back, and top covers made from magnesium alloy delivering dust-and-drip-resistance
Shutter durability —, not published—, not published
Power & Storage
Battery life (CIPA) 350 shots (based on CIPA standard)Approx. 330 shots (viewfinder, energy saving off); approx. 350 shots (monitor, energy saving off); up to 380/390 with energy saving on
Battery Leica BP-SCL6, Lithium-ion, 7.2 V, 2200 mAhEN-EL15c
Card slots UHS-II (recommended), UHS-I, SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cardDual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity
USB USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C up to 10 GbpsUSB Type-C (SuperSpeed USB)
Wireless WLAN 2,4 GHz (IEEE802.11b/g/n) and 5 GHz (IEEE802.11a/n/ac); Bluetooth 5.0 LEWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n/a/ac; Bluetooth 5.0
HDMI HDMI jack Type DType D HDMI connector
Price
Launch price —, not published$1,699.95 (body only)
Size, to scale
Q3130×80.3×92.6Z5 II134×100.5×72

Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm).

Smallest bag that fits
Body + standard zoom Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 20 V2 Fits
body only · View at B&H Photo Video
Think Tank Retrospective 4 V2.0 Fits
with 24-120 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video

Sources

official · Q3 specifications: Leica (official specifications page) · accessed 2026-07-10
“Sensor size CMOS-Sensor, 62,39 MP/60,3 MP (total/effective); protection type IP52; Autofocus system Hybrid-AF due to a combination of contrast metering, depth mapping, and phase comparison metering; Viewfinder (EVF) Resolution: 5,760,000 dots, magnification: 0.79x at aspect ratio 4:3; Rechargeable battery (Leica BP-SCL6), 350 shots (based on CIPA standard); USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C up to 10 Gbps”
official · Z5 II specifications: Nikon (official specifications page) · accessed 2026-07-10
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS sensor (full-frame/FX-format), effective pixels 24.5 million; mechanical shutter approx. 7.8 fps, electronic/extended approx. 15 fps; monitor 8-cm/3.2-in., approx. 2100k-dot vari-angle TFT.”

Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.

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