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Q3

Leica

Q3

Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.

$5,995

Launch price

Released May 2023

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Panasonic

LUMIX FZ80D

60x superzoom bridge with 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20–1200mm f/2.8–5.9 Leica lens, 4K video, 2.36M-dot EVF, USB-C, and POWER O.I.S.

$478

Launch price

Released Dec 2024

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LUMIX FZ80D is 1.6 years newer.

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Wins

9categories

Q3

★ Landscape★ Portrait

Wins

2categories

LUMIX FZ80D

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Q3 wins 4 categories·LUMIX FZ80D wins 1 categories
  • AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 3,200)
  • AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 18.1 MP)
  • BLUMIX FZ80D has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
  • AQ3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • AQ3 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Q3LUMIX FZ80D
Resolution60.3 MP18.1 MP
SensorFull Frame6.17 x 4.55 mm
ISO max100,0003,200
Burst15 fps10 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight743 g640 g
Battery350 shots330 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Q3 front view

Q3

130 × 80 × 92 mm

743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

LUMIX FZ80D

130 × 94 × 125 mm

640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)

Q3 is 14mm shorter and 33mm thinner than LUMIX FZ80D.

Q3 is 103 g heavier than LUMIX FZ80D.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 125mm LUMIX FZ80D

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Q3 back view

Q3

130 × 80 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

LUMIX FZ80D

130 × 94 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Q3 top view

Q3

130 × 92 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

LUMIX FZ80D

130 × 125 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Q3

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

LUMIX FZ80D

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

30.9× 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

Use caseQ3LUMIX FZ80D
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
5.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
8.0Excellent✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Vlogging
3.0Limited
3.0Limited

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 3,200 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    60.3 MP vs 18.1 MP — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, ProRes

  • EVF resolution

    5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only Q3 supports it

Reasons to choose

LUMIX FZ80D

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130.2, 94.3, 125.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I U3

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, AVCHD

  • Burst (mechanical)

    10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    640 g vs 743 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird 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.

Q3

Pros

  • ✓60MP full-frame
  • ✓Summilux 28mm lens
  • ✓Built like a tank
  • ✓Unique aesthetic

Cons

  • –Fixed lens
  • –Very expensive
  • –No interchangeable system

LUMIX FZ80D

Pros

  • ✓60x 20–1200mm equivalent reach
  • ✓Wide f/2.8 at wide end
  • ✓2.36M-dot OLED EVF + 1.84M-dot touchscreen
  • ✓4K video + 4K Photo
  • ✓USB-C charging

Cons

  • –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • –Bulky bridge body (~640 g)
  • –No mic/headphone jacks
  • –Contrast-detect AF only

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

Q3
LUMIX FZ80D
Resolution
60.3 MP✓3.3× more
18.1 MP
Sensor type
Full-frame BSI CMOS
1/2.3-inch BSI MOS
Sensor size
36 x 24 mm
6.17 x 4.55 mm
AA filter
No
No
Q3
LUMIX FZ80D
Aperture
f/1.7
f/2.8-5.9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
28 mm
20-1200 mm
Q3
LUMIX FZ80D
Processor
Maestro Series processor with L2 Technology
Venus Engine
Q3
LUMIX FZ80D
ISO min (native)
50✓−30 less
80
ISO max (native)
100,000✓+5 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
100,000
6,400
Q3
LUMIX FZ80D
Shutter type
Electronic + mechanical shutter
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/2000 sec
1/2000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, Q3 or LUMIX FZ80D?

Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for LUMIX FZ80D — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and LUMIX FZ80D?

Q3 is 60.3 MP and LUMIX FZ80D is 18.1 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and LUMIX FZ80D?

Q3 does not have IBIS, while LUMIX FZ80D does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the LUMIX FZ80D?

Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. LUMIX FZ80D reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Q3 and LUMIX FZ80D?

Q3 weighs 743 g and LUMIX FZ80D weighs 640 g, so the LUMIX FZ80D is 103 g lighter.

Do the Q3 and LUMIX FZ80D record 4K video?

Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. LUMIX FZ80D: 4K up to 30p.

Are the Q3 and LUMIX FZ80D weather sealed?

Q3: Yes. LUMIX FZ80D: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 330 shots for the LUMIX FZ80D, giving the Q3 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Q3 launched at $5,995 and LUMIX FZ80D at $478. The LUMIX FZ80D is $5,517 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 Panasonic press materials.