Compare Leica M EV1 vs OM System OM-3
In this technical comparison between the Leica M EV1 and the OM System OM-3, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $8,995 USD / €7,950 and $1,999.99 USD.
| Specifications |
Leica M EV1 |
OM System OM-3 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October 2025 | February 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 38 mm | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 484g (with battery); the lightest digital M to date. | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Leica M Bayonet (with 6-bit encoding sensor) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Weather sealing | Partially sealed (dust/moisture resistant magnesium & aluminum construction) | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS (Triple Resolution Technology) | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
| Size | Full-frame (36 x 24 mm) | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) |
| Resolution | 60.3 MP (Selectable at 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP) | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) |
| ISO range | 64 - 50,000 | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) |
| Stabilization | None (Traditional M approach; relies on lens/shutter speed) | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 2.95-inch TFT LCD (2.33 million dots) with Gorilla Glass and touch control | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) |
| Viewfinder | Integrated 5.76M-dot OLED EVF; 0.76x magnification; 60fps refresh rate | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | - | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) |
| AF System | - | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection |
| Eye AF | - | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 4.5 fps (High speed) / 3 fps (Low speed) | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) |
| Formats | DNG (RAW, 14-bit), JPEG (8-bit) | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | - | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) |
| Bit-depth | - | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG |
| Mic / Headphone ports | - | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both |
| HDMI output | - | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Single Slot + Internal Memory | 1 slot |
| Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) + 64GB Internal Storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE (Supports Leica FOTOS app) | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Charging & Data) / No HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | BP-SCL7 | BLX-1 Lithium-ion |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 240 shots (standard use of EVF/LCD) | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) |
| USB charging | Supported via USB-C | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Leica M EV1 Body, BP-SCL7 Battery, Leather Strap, USB-C Cable, Body Cap. | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | $8,995 USD / €7,950 | $1,999.99 USD |
| Full Details | M EV1 - Full Specifications | OM-3 - Full Specifications |