Leica Q3

Unparalleled lens design and quality ; The most powerful compact camera available ; 60.3MP to play with ; Simply a joy to use

New tilt screen poorly implemented ; Improved autofocus still bettered elsewhere ; Average optical stabilization ; Middling 350-shot battery life

The Leica Q3 is the most powerful, most enjoyable, but most expensive compact camera available. Cost aside, it’s what a camera should be in 2023; tactile, desirable and high quality. While it lacks the slow and measured M-series rangefinder user...

Gorgeous 28mm F1.7 lens ; Full-frame sensor with multi-resolution support ; In-camera crop adds versatility ; Focuses close-up ; Tilting, touch-sensitive LCD ; Big, sharp EVF ; IP52 rating ; 8K and 4K video recording

Pricey ; No built-in storage ; Middling built-in mic limits video potential ; Battery life could be better

The compact and weather-protected Leica Q3's full-frame sensor and bright, wide-angle lens make it an ideal camera for outdoor use and travel.

Stunning still images at all crop levels ; Wonderfully simple interface ; Adept at video recording

Distinctive shape not especially comfortable to grip ; Tracking autofocus not always on point ; A serious investment

An exceptionally capable fixed-lens camera for both photos and videos. The Q3 might be ruinously expensive, but serious snappers will love it all the same.

Stunning still images at all crop levels ; Wonderfully simple interface ; Adept at video recording

Distinctive shape not especially comfortable to grip ; Tracking autofocus not always on point ; A serious investment

An exceptionally capable fixed-lens camera for both photos and videos. The Q3 might be ruinously expensive, but serious snappers will love it all the same.