Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Ricoh
GR
Original APS-C GR with 16MP sensor and 28mm equivalent lens — the pocket street camera that started it all.
$799
Launch priceReleased Apr 2013
Q3 is 10.1 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
GR
3 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 16.2 MP)
- BGR has lower Weight (245 g vs 743 g)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BGR has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
GR
117 × 61 × 35 mm
245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz)
Q3 is 13mm wider, 19mm taller, and 58mm thicker than GR.
Q3 is 498 g heavier than GR.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 35mm GR
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR
117 × 61 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
GR
117 × 35 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
GR
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
2.3× 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
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 16.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Weather sealing
Only Q3 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Reasons to choose
GR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 61, 34.5
Weight
245 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only GR supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only GR supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only GR supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 15 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
GR
Pros
- ✓Original GR formula
- ✓APS-C in pocket
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Snap focus culture
Cons
- –16MP dated
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or GR?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for GR — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and GR?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and GR is 16.2 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Q3 and GR have in-body image stabilization?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while GR has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the GR?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. GR reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and GR?
Q3 weighs 743 g and GR weighs 245 g, so the GR is 498 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and GR record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. GR: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Q3 and GR weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. GR: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 640 shots for the GR, giving the GR the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and GR at $799. The GR is $5,196 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 Ricoh press materials.