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Leica

Q3

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

$5,995

Released May 2023

vs

Panasonic

Lumix ZS200

Pocket travel zoom with 1-inch sensor and 15x Leica lens for vacations.

$799

Released Feb 2018

Q3 is 5.3 years newer.

Wins

7categories

Q3

LandscapePortrait

Wins

4categories

Lumix ZS200

1 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

Q3 wins 4 categories·Lumix ZS200 wins 1 categories
  • AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 12,800)
  • AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 20.1 MP)
  • AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 125)
  • BLumix ZS200 has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 4 fps)
  • AQ3 has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,330,000)

Key specs at a glance

Q3Lumix ZS200
Resolution60.3 MP20.1 MP
SensorFull Frame13.2 x 8.8 mm
ISO max100,00012,800
Burst15 fps30 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight743 g340 g
Battery350 shots370 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Q3

130 × 80 × 92 mm

743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)

Lumix ZS200

111 × 66 × 45 mm

340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

Q3 is 19mm wider, 14mm taller, and 47mm thicker than Lumix ZS200.

Q3 is 403 g heavier than Lumix ZS200.

Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 45mm Lumix ZS200

Sensor size, to scale

Q3

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lumix ZS200

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

Use caseQ3Lumix ZS200
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
8.0Excellent✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Wildlife
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
3.0Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins

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 2,330,000 — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Lumix ZS200

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 111.2, 66.4, 45.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, AVCHD

  • Burst (mechanical)

    10 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    340 g vs 743 g — lower is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    370 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth 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 ZS200

Pros

  • True pocket size
  • 1-inch sensor
  • 24–360mm zoom

Cons

  • Small sensor vs FF
  • No viewfinder grip
  • Older model

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Full specifications

= category winner

Q3
Lumix ZS200
Resolution
60.3 MP3× more
20.1 MP
Sensor type
Full-frame BSI CMOS
1-inch High Sensitivity MOS
Sensor size
36 x 24 mm
13.2 x 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
No
Q3
Lumix ZS200
AF system
Hybrid AF (phase detection + contrast AF + DFD)
Contrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones
49
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-4 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Q3
Lumix ZS200
Burst (mechanical)
4 fps
10 fps2.5× more
Burst (electronic)
15 fps
30 fps2× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
No
RAW buffer depth
14 frames
Q3
Lumix ZS200
Max resolution
8K
4K
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps+50%
100 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
L-Log / HLG
None
Codecs
H.265, H.264, ProRes
H.264, MP4, AVCHD
Q3
Lumix ZS200
Weight
743 g
340 g−403 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
130 × 80 × 92 mm
111.2 × 66.4 × 45.2 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, Q3 or Lumix ZS200?

Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS200 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and Lumix ZS200?

Q3 is 60.3 MP and Lumix ZS200 is 20.1 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Q3 and Lumix ZS200 have in-body image stabilization?

Q3 does not have IBIS, while lumix ZS200 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the Lumix ZS200?

Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Lumix ZS200 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Q3 and Lumix ZS200?

Q3 weighs 743 g and Lumix ZS200 weighs 340 g, so the Lumix ZS200 is 403 g lighter.

Do the Q3 and Lumix ZS200 record 4K video?

Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. Lumix ZS200: 4K up to 30p.

Are the Q3 and Lumix ZS200 weather sealed?

Q3: Yes. Lumix ZS200: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 370 shots for the Lumix ZS200, giving the Lumix ZS200 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Q3 launched at $5,995 and Lumix ZS200 at $799. The Lumix ZS200 is $5,196 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.