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Leica D-Lux 8 vs Leica M EV1
Quick take: The Leica M EV1 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the Leica D-Lux 8 is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica D-Lux 8Leica · 2024 | Leica M EV1Leica · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £145Best | £6,799 |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (triple-resolution) |
| Resolution | 17.0MP | 60.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None (stills-only) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | Manual focus only (no AF motor, M-mount lenses) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS (unspecified stops) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AFBest | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA)Best | 244 shots (CIPA, LCD) |
| Weight | 397g (with battery)Best | 499g (with battery) |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76x magnification |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-II) + 64GB internal |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Leica D-Lux 8
Leica M EV1
Portrait
4.3/10
5.4/10
Street
6.5/10
6.0/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
2.7/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
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Documentary
3.7/10
2.1/10
Landscape
4.2/10
6.2/10
Casual
4.6/10
2.5/10
Food
4.2/10
5.2/10
Macro
3.1/10
3.9/10
Architecture
4.3/10
6.7/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
5.4/10
Fun & simple
4.2/10
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Sports & Action
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2.0/10
Wildlife
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2.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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