Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
OM System
Tough TG-6
Olympus-era rugged waterproof compact with 12MP BSI sensor, f/2.0 4x zoom, 4K30 video, 1cm macro, 15m waterproof, and TruePic VIII — predecessor to TG-7.
$449
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
Q3 is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
Tough TG-6
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 12 MP)
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BTough TG-6 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 350 shots)
- BTough TG-6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 4 fps)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Tough TG-6
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Q3 is 4mm narrower and 11mm shorter than Tough TG-6 but it is also 20mm thicker.
Q3 is 163 g heavier than Tough TG-6.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 72mm Tough TG-6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Tough TG-6
134 × 91 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
Tough TG-6
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Tough TG-6
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× 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
Q3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Weather sealing
Only Q3 supports it
Touchscreen
Only Q3 supports it
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
AA filter
Only Tough TG-6 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Tough TG-6 supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Weight
580 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Tough TG-6
Pros
- ✓15m waterproof + 2.1m shockproof
- ✓f/2.0 25-100mm equivalent zoom
- ✓1cm Variable Macro System
- ✓4K30 + 1080p120 slow-mo
- ✓Built-in GPS + fisheye converter support
Cons
- –1/2.3-inch small sensor
- –Superseded by TG-7 (no USB-C)
- –Fixed non-touch LCD
- –Micro USB 2.0 only
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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 Tough TG-6?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Tough TG-6 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and Tough TG-6?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and Tough TG-6 is 12 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and Tough TG-6?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the Tough TG-6?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and Tough TG-6?
Q3 weighs 743 g and Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g, so the Tough TG-6 is 163 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and Tough TG-6 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Q3 and Tough TG-6 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. Tough TG-6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 640 shots for the Tough TG-6, giving the Tough TG-6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and Tough TG-6 at $449. The Tough TG-6 is $5,546 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and OM System press materials.