Drop a DNG file from your Leica Q (Typ 116, 2015) into shuttercount.app and get the exact shutter actuation count in seconds — processed entirely in your browser, never uploaded anywhere. Estimated lifespan: ~150,000 actuations.
Check Shutter Count →The Leica Q (Typ 116, June 2015) brought a full-frame sensor to a fixed-lens compact for the first time at a non-specialist price point. Its 24 MP CMOS sensor, fixed Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH lens, 3.68 M-dot built-in EVF, and 3-inch touchscreen in a 640 g brass-and-magnesium body set a new benchmark for premium compacts. Optical image stabilisation and electronic shutter up to 1/16000 s added practical versatility.
Leica does not publish official shutter ratings. Based on the camera’s focal-plane shutter class and community reports, the estimated lifespan is approximately 150,000 actuations. Many Q bodies are used carefully by serious photographers who shoot at a measured pace.
| Model | Release | Sensor | Est. Shutter Life | RAW Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Q (Typ 116) | 2015 | 24 MP full-frame CMOS (28mm equiv.) | ~150,000 | DNG |
| Leica Q2 (successor) | 2019 | 47.3 MP full-frame CMOS (28mm equiv.) | ~200,000 | DNG |
| Leica Q3 (current) | 2023 | 60 MP full-frame BSI CMOS (28mm equiv.) | ~200,000 | DNG |
| Sony RX1R II (competitor) | 2015 | 42.4 MP full-frame BSI CMOS (35mm equiv.) | ~200,000 | ARW |
exiftool -ImageCount yourfile.DNG to extract the shutter count from the command line.The Leica Q (2015) is 10+ years old. At this age, inspect the Summilux lens for front element micro-scratches, fungus growth, aperture blade oil, and focus motor smoothness, in addition to the shutter count. The Q has no weather sealing — inspect the body carefully for moisture ingress history.
| Actuation Count | % of Est. Life | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 10,000 | 0 – 7 % | Very low use — near new |
| 10,000 – 40,000 | 7 – 27 % | Low use |
| 40,000 – 90,000 | 27 – 60 % | Moderate use — normal for serious photographers |
| 90,000 – 120,000 | 60 – 80 % | High use — negotiate price, factor in shutter service |
| 120,000 + | 80 %+ | Near or past estimated life — budget for shutter replacement |
The 24 MP full-frame CMOS sensor in the Q delivers excellent dynamic range and low-noise output up to ISO 6400 (ISO 50,000 extended). The Maestro II processor provides fast response times and good JPEG rendering. The mechanical shutter runs to 1/2000 s; the electronic shutter extends to 1/16000 s for shooting the Summilux wide open in bright conditions.
The Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH lens is optically exceptional, with low distortion, high contrast, and attractive out-of-focus rendering even for a wide-angle design. The auto/manual focus switch on the lens barrel allows instant switching from AF to manual focus by pulling the focus ring backwards. The macro mode (unlocked by rotating the focus ring forward past the 0.3 m mark) allows focusing to 17 cm.
The Q2 (2019) upgraded the sensor from 24 MP to 47.3 MP, added IP52 weather sealing (the Q has no sealing), revised the EVF, and improved buffer and video specifications. The Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 ASPH lens is optically similar. Both use DNG format with the same shutter count extraction method. The Q2 Monochrom and Q3 are further variants.
Yes. Rotating the lens focus ring forward past the standard close-focus limit unlocks a macro mode allowing minimum focus distance of approximately 17 cm (versus ~30 cm in standard mode). This is a mechanical override built into the lens; it provides useful close-up capability without an additional attachment.
No. The Leica Q has a fixed, non-interchangeable lens. It uses its own proprietary mount that cannot accept M, L, S, or any other Leica system lenses. The Q is a closed camera system — the Summilux 28 mm is the only lens it can use.
Leica released several firmware updates for the Q, improving AF performance, JPEG rendering, and adding features. The current final version is 3.0 (or higher if Leica later released additional updates). When buying used, check that the firmware is up to date via the camera menu: MENU → Camera Information → Firmware Version.