Leica
Q3 Monochrom
Monochrome full-frame Q3 with 60MP sensor and fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 lens for black-and-white reportage.
$6,795
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
60.3 MP
Sensor
Full Frame
ISO max
200,000
Burst
15 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
No
Weight
743 g
Battery
350 shots
Sensor size
Leica Q3 Monochrom
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Body size
Leica Q3 Monochrom
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
130 × 80 × 92 mm · 743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good7.5/ 10
- · 60.3MP — excellent for large prints and crops
- · Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
Sports & Action
Fair4.5/ 10
- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
Video & Hybrid
Fair5.5/ 10
- · 8K recording for future-proof footage
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Excellent8.0/ 10
- · 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints
- · Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
Travel
Fair4.5/ 10
- · 743g — manageable for travel
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Fair5.5/ 10
- · Animal subject recognition
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Limited3.0/ 10
- · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ 60MP monochrome sensor
- ✓ Summilux 28mm f/1.7
- ✓ 8K video
- ✓ IP52 sealed compact
Cons
- – Monochrome only
- – Fixed lens
- – Very expensive
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Full specifications
Verified specs · Leica Q3 Monochrom
Sensor
Resolution60.3 MP
Sensor typeFull-frame monochrome BSI CMOS
Sensor size36 x 24 mm
AA filterNo
Processor
ProcessorMaestro Series processor with L2 Technology
ISO
ISO min (native)50
ISO max (native)200,000
ISO max (expanded)200,000
Shutter
Shutter typeElectronic + mechanical shutter
Max mechanical speed1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec
Autofocus
AF systemHybrid AF (phase detection + contrast AF + DFD)
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal
Burst
Burst (mechanical)4 fps
Burst (electronic)15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
Video
Max resolution8K
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileL-Log / HLG
CodecsH.265, H.264, ProRes
Stabilization
In-body stabilizationNo
Body
Weight743 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)130 × 80 × 92 mm
Weather sealingYes
Battery
BatteryBP-SCL6
Battery life (CIPA)350 shots
Storage
Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-II
Viewfinder
Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution5,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.79 ×
LCD
LCD size3 in
LCD typeTilting
TouchscreenYes
Connectivity
USBUSB-C
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No
Lens Mount
Lens mountFixed lens