DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Q3 is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket 2
Wins
Q3
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 6,400)
- APocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 743 g)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BQ3 has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- APocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 60.3 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Pocket 2 is 5mm narrower, 42mm shorter, and 62mm thinner than Q3.
Pocket 2 is 626 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 30mm Pocket 2 · 92mm Q3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket 2
125 × 38 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket 2
125 × 30 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Pocket 2
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 60.3 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Q3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
Decided which one is right for you?
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DJI Pocket 2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Pocket 2 or Q3?
Q3 scores 5.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Pocket 2 — Animal subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket 2 and Q3?
Pocket 2 is 64 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket 2 and Q3?
Pocket 2 does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket 2 and Q3?
Pocket 2 weighs 117 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the Pocket 2 is 626 g lighter.
Do the Pocket 2 and Q3 record 4K video?
Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket 2 and Q3 weather sealed?
Pocket 2: No. Q3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Pocket 2 launched at $349 and Q3 at $5,995. The Pocket 2 is $5,646 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Leica press materials.