Fujifilm
X70
Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Q3 is 7.3 years newer.
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Wins
X70
Wins
Q3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 6,400)
- BQ3 has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 200)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 16.3 MP)
- AX70 has lower Weight (340 g vs 743 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX70
113 × 64 × 44 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
X70 is 18mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 48mm thinner than Q3.
X70 is 403 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm X70 · 92mm Q3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X70
113 × 64 mm
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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.
X70
113 × 44 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X70
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
X70
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
340 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Q3
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
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 200 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye, Animal
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓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.
X70
Pros
- ✓APS-C pocket compact
- ✓28mm-equivalent lens
- ✓Tilting touchscreen
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No 4K
- –Discontinued
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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Fujifilm X70
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X70 or Q3?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X70 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X70 and Q3?
X70 is 16.3 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X70 and Q3?
X70 does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X70 or the Q3?
X70 reaches 8 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X70 and Q3?
X70 weighs 340 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the X70 is 403 g lighter.
Do the X70 and Q3 record 4K video?
X70: Full HD. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X70 and Q3 weather sealed?
X70: No. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the X70 and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X70 launched at $699 and Q3 at $5,995. The X70 is $5,296 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Leica press materials.