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Q2

47MP full-frame fixed-lens compact with Summilux 28mm f/1.7 and weather sealing.

$4,995

Launch price

Released Mar 2019

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Leica

SL3-S

Fast 24.6MP L-mount hybrid with 6K open-gate video, 30fps burst, and 5-axis stabilization.

$5,295

Launch price

Released Jan 2025

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SL3-S is 5.8 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

Q2

★ Wildlife★ Portrait

Wins

4categories

SL3-S

★ Video & Hybrid★ Landscape

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Q2 wins 2 categories·SL3-S wins 3 categories
  • BSL3-S has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 49)
  • BSL3-S has higher ISO max (native) (200,000 vs 51,200)
  • BSL3-S has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
  • AQ2 has higher Resolution (47.3 MP vs 24.6 MP)
  • AQ2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 7 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Q2SL3-S
Resolution47.3 MP24.6 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max51,200200,000
Burst30 fps30 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS8-stop5-stop
Weight718 g768 g
Battery520 shots—

Size and weight, to scale

Q2

130 × 80 × 92 mm

718 g (1.58 lb / 25.33 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

SL3-S

141 × 108 × 83 mm

768 g (1.69 lb / 27.09 oz)

Q2 is 11mm narrower and 28mm shorter than SL3-S but it is also 9mm thicker.

Q2 is 50 g lighter than SL3-S.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q2 · 83mm SL3-S

Sensor size, to scale

Q2

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

SL3-S

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Q2: mount data unavailable

SL3-S

✓ more lenses

Leica L

80+

native lenses available

30 first-party50 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseQ2SL3-S
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Sports & Action
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
8.5Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Travel
6.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Q2

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130, 80, 92

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bird, Vehicle

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only Q2 supports it

  • Resolution

    47.3 MP vs 24.6 MP — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 7 fps — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 5 stops — higher is better

  • Weight

    718 g vs 768 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

SL3-S

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 141.2, 108, 82.7

  • AF points / zones

    779 vs 49 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    200,000 vs 51,200 — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Internal RAW video

    Only SL3-S supports it

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
  • ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
  • ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
  • ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Q2

Pros

  • ✓47MP full-frame
  • ✓Summilux 28mm f/1.7
  • ✓Weather sealed
  • ✓Iconic one-camera solution

Cons

  • –Fixed 28mm lens
  • –Expensive
  • –Superseded by Q3

SL3-S

Pros

  • ✓6K open-gate video
  • ✓30fps electronic burst
  • ✓24.6MP full-frame
  • ✓CFexpress plus SD

Cons

  • –Lower resolution than SL3
  • –Large body
  • –Premium price

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

Q2
SL3-S
Resolution
47.3 MP✓+92%
24.6 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full-frame BSI CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
36 x 24 mm
AA filter
No
No
Q2
SL3-S
Processor
Maestro IV
Maestro IV
Q2
SL3-S
ISO min (native)
100
50✓−50 less
ISO max (native)
51,200
200,000✓+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
200,000
Q2
SL3-S
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical focal-plane + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, Q2 or SL3-S?

Q2 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for SL3-S — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the Q2 and SL3-S?

Q2 is 47.3 MP and SL3-S is 24.6 MP, so the Q2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Q2 and SL3-S have in-body image stabilization?

Q2 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while SL3-S has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Q2 or the SL3-S?

Q2 reaches 30 fps electronic. SL3-S reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Q2 and SL3-S?

Q2 weighs 718 g and SL3-S weighs 768 g, so the Q2 is 50 g lighter.

Do the Q2 and SL3-S record 4K video?

Q2: 4K up to 60p. SL3-S: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the Q2 and SL3-S weather sealed?

Q2: Yes. SL3-S: Yes.

How much does each cost?

Q2 launched at $4,995 and SL3-S at $5,295. The Q2 is $300 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.