Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Sigma
FP2
Pocket-sized L-Mount full-frame body with a 24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps stills, 6K OpenGate / ProRes RAW video, 70GB internal storage, and a Still/Cine mode switch.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2026
FP2 is 3.5 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
FP2
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (4 fps vs 0 fps)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 24.5 MP)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BFP2 has lower Weight (460 g vs 743 g)
- BFP2 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)
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
FP2
112 × 71 × 41 mm
460 g (1.01 lb / 16.23 oz)
Q3 is 18mm wider, 9mm taller, and 51mm thicker than FP2.
Q3 is 283 g heavier than FP2.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 41mm FP2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FP2
112 × 71 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
FP2
112 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FP2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
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…
Burst (mechanical)
4 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Wi-Fi
Only Q3 supports it
Bluetooth
Only Q3 supports it
Reasons to choose
FP2
Subject recognition
Adds Animals, Birds, People
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 71, 41
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Internal RAW video
Only FP2 supports it
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only FP2 supports it
Weight
460 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
FP2
Pros
- ✓World's smallest full-frame body (376g body only)
- ✓24.5MP partially stacked sensor, 20fps electronic burst
- ✓6K OpenGate + ProRes RAW HQ, L-Log, 32-bit float audio
- ✓70GB internal storage + SD UHS-II + USB SSD
- ✓Tilting 3.15" LCD, dust/splash resistant, modular EVF-21
Cons
- –No in-body image stabilization (EIS in video only)
- –No built-in EVF — optional EVF-21 sold separately
- –Electronic shutter only
- –No headphone jack (USB audio only)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or FP2?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FP2 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and FP2?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and FP2 is 24.5 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and FP2?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while FP2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the FP2?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. FP2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and FP2?
Q3 weighs 743 g and FP2 weighs 460 g, so the FP2 is 283 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and FP2 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. FP2: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the Q3 and FP2 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. FP2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the Q3 and 370 shots for the FP2, giving the FP2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and FP2 at $2,199. The FP2 is $3,796 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Leica and Sigma press materials.