Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Z CAM
E2-S6
Super 35 6K cinema box camera with 14 stops DR, EF mount, ProRes/ZRAW internal recording, and 1Gb Ethernet.
$1,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
Q3 is 3 years newer.
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Wins
Q3
Wins
E2-S6
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 6,400)
- AQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 500)
- BE2-S6 has higher Burst (electronic) (100 fps vs 15 fps)
- AQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 26 MP)
- BE2-S6 has higher Max video bit rate (300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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E2-S6
91 × 99 × 122 mm
1090 g (2.40 lb / 38.45 oz)
Q3 is 19mm shorter and 30mm thinner than E2-S6 but it is also 39mm wider.
Q3 is 347 g lighter than E2-S6.
Depth (front-to-back): 92mm Q3 · 122mm E2-S6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Q3
130 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
E2-S6
91 × 99 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
E2-S6
91 × 122 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
E2-S6
23.4 × 15.67 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Q3: mount data unavailable
E2-S6
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 500 — lower is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 26 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Reasons to choose
E2-S6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91.2, 99.25, 122.25
Card types
Adds CFast 2.0
Burst (electronic)
100 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
300 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only E2-S6 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only E2-S6 supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only E2-S6 supports it
4K max frame rate
100 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both 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
E2-S6
Pros
- ✓Super 35 26MP 6K sensor
- ✓6K up to 60fps / 4K up to 100fps
- ✓ProRes + ZRAW internal
- ✓14 stops dynamic range
- ✓1Gb Ethernet + HDMI
Cons
- –Rolling shutter (not global)
- –No built-in ND
- –Requires external monitor for framing
- –EF mount only (adapters for PL/MFT)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Q3 or E2-S6?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for E2-S6 — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Q3 and E2-S6?
Q3 is 60.3 MP and E2-S6 is 26 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Q3 and E2-S6?
Q3 does not have IBIS, while E2-S6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Q3 or the E2-S6?
Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic. E2-S6 reaches 100 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Q3 and E2-S6?
Q3 weighs 743 g and E2-S6 weighs 1090 g, so the Q3 is 347 g lighter.
Do the Q3 and E2-S6 record 4K video?
Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p. E2-S6: 6K Open Gate (6244 × 4168) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the Q3 and E2-S6 weather sealed?
Q3: Yes. E2-S6: No.
How much does each cost?
Q3 launched at $5,995 and E2-S6 at $1,995. The E2-S6 is $4,000 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 Z CAM press materials.