Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Panasonic
Lumix FZ2500
1-inch bridge camera with 20x Leica zoom, built-in ND filter, and advanced 4K video tools.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Sep 2016
Q3 is 6.7 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
Lumix FZ2500
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 12,800)
- BLumix FZ2500 has higher Burst (electronic) (50 fps vs 15 fps)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 20.1 MP)
- BLumix FZ2500 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 125)
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
Lumix FZ2500
138 × 102 × 135 mm
966 g (2.13 lb / 34.07 oz)
Q3 is 8mm narrower, 22mm shorter, and 43mm thinner than Lumix FZ2500.
Q3 is 223 g lighter than Lumix FZ2500.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 135mm Lumix FZ2500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix FZ2500
138 × 102 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
Lumix FZ2500
138 × 135 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lumix FZ2500
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
7.4× 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
ISO min (native)
50 vs 125 — lower is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix FZ2500
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 137.6, 101.9, 134.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds MOV, MP4, AVCHD
Burst (electronic)
50 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Lumix FZ2500 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only Lumix FZ2500 supports it
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 350 shots
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓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
Lumix FZ2500
Pros
- ✓20x 26-520mm equivalent zoom
- ✓Built-in ND filter
- ✓Strong 4K video
- ✓Mic and headphone jacks
Cons
- –Large bridge body
- –1-inch sensor
- –Older AF
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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 Lumix FZ2500?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix FZ2500 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and Lumix FZ2500?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and Lumix FZ2500 is 20.1 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and Lumix FZ2500?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while Lumix FZ2500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the Lumix FZ2500?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix FZ2500 reaches 50 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and Lumix FZ2500?
Q3 weighs 743 g and Lumix FZ2500 weighs 966 g, so the Q3 is 223 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and Lumix FZ2500 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix FZ2500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Q3 and Lumix FZ2500 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. Lumix FZ2500: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 350 shots for the Lumix FZ2500, giving the Lumix FZ2500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and Lumix FZ2500 at $1,199. The Lumix FZ2500 is $4,796 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 Panasonic press materials.