Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Panasonic
LUMIX L10
Large-sensor compact with multi-aspect 20MP Four Thirds CMOS, built-in 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 Leica zoom, 2.36M-dot EVF, fully articulating touchscreen, and 11fps burst.
$1,500
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
Q3 is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
LUMIX L10
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 20 MP)
- BLUMIX L10 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- AQ3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- 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
LUMIX L10
127 × 74 × 67 mm
508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
Q3 is 3mm wider, 6mm taller, and 25mm thicker than LUMIX L10.
Q3 is 235 g heavier than LUMIX L10.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 67mm LUMIX L10
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 L10
127 × 74 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 L10
127 × 67 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
LUMIX L10
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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 20 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Reasons to choose
LUMIX L10
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127, 74, 67
Card types
Adds SDHC, SDXC
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only LUMIX L10 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only LUMIX L10 supports it
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Weight
508 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
420 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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 L10
Pros
- ✓Four Thirds (17.3×13 mm) sensor in compact body
- ✓Fast Leica 24–75mm f/1.7–2.8 zoom
- ✓779-point hybrid AF + 3 cm macro
- ✓Fully articulating 3″ touchscreen + EVF
- ✓11 fps, RAW/HEIF, USB-C PD
Cons
- –Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount)
- –No built-in flash
- –No HDMI output
- –Premium price for compact class
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or LUMIX L10?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for LUMIX L10 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and LUMIX L10?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and LUMIX L10 is 20 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and LUMIX L10?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while LUMIX L10 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the LUMIX L10?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. LUMIX L10 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and LUMIX L10?
Q3 weighs 743 g and LUMIX L10 weighs 508 g, so the LUMIX L10 is 235 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and LUMIX L10 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. LUMIX L10: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Q3 and LUMIX L10 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. LUMIX L10: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 420 shots for the LUMIX L10, giving the LUMIX L10 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and LUMIX L10 at $1,500. The LUMIX L10 is $4,495 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.