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Review · Full-Frame Mirrorless

Leica SL3-P

44MP full-frame · $6,690 body-only · L-mount

8.8
Our score
Highly Recommended

Leica's fastest camera ever — a 44MP sensor with autofocus that finally justifies using it as a working camera, not just a beautiful second body.

PRODUCT SHOT — 4:3

Pros

+44MP BSI sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range
+819-point hybrid AF with ML subject recognition
+40fps burst with full AF tracking
+8K open-gate, ProRes, and 4K/120p video

Cons

Heavy for its class
Screen tilts but doesn't swivel
AF still trails Sony/Canon on raw tracking speed
Only 4 labeled buttons — touchscreen-heavy control layout

Full specifications

Sensor44MP full-frame BSI CMOS, 14 stops DR
ISO rangeNative ISO 50–200,000
Autofocus819-point hybrid PDAF, ML subject recognition
Continuous shooting40 fps with full AF tracking
Video8K open-gate, ProRes, 4K up to 120p
ScreenTilting touchscreen (no swivel)
MountL-mount
Price$6,690 body-only

How it compares

This Mirrorless
Panasonic Lumix S1R II
Sony A7R VI
Price
$6,690
$3,299
$4,500
Resolution
44MP
44MP
66.8MP
Max burst speed
40 fps
40 fps
30 fps
Video
8K open-gate
8K ProRes
8K
Mount
L-mount
L-mount
Sony E

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