Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Nikon
COOLPIX P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Q3 is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
COOLPIX P1000
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 6,400)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 16 MP)
- AQ3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,359,000)
- AQ3 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
Q3 is 16mm narrower, 39mm shorter, and 89mm thinner than COOLPIX P1000.
Q3 is 672 g lighter than COOLPIX P1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 181mm COOLPIX P1000
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 181 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
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
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,359,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1000
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MP4, MPEG-4
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only COOLPIX P1000 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 15 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
COOLPIX P1000
Pros
- ✓125x 24–3000mm zoom
- ✓RAW support
- ✓4K video
- ✓Incredible reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large body
- –Slow at tele end
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or COOLPIX P1000?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and COOLPIX P1000?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Q3 and COOLPIX P1000 have in-body image stabilization?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the COOLPIX P1000?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and COOLPIX P1000?
Q3 weighs 743 g and COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g, so the Q3 is 672 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and COOLPIX P1000 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the Q3 and COOLPIX P1000 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. COOLPIX P1000: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 250 shots for the COOLPIX P1000, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and COOLPIX P1000 at $999. The COOLPIX P1000 is $4,996 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Nikon press materials.