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Leica D-Lux 8 vs Leica M6
Quick take: The Leica D-Lux 8 is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·13 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 M6Leica |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £145Best | £5,200 |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | 35mm film (no digital sensor) |
| Resolution | 17.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None (film camera) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | Manual focus, coupled rangefinder (0.72x) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS (unspecified stops) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF | Manual film advance |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA)Best | Single 3V battery (light meter only — mechanical shutter needs no power) |
| Weight | 397g (with battery)Best | 585g |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Optical rangefinder, 0.72x magnification |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | None (film camera) |
| Mount | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | None (35mm film) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | No wireless connectivity |
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 M6
Portrait
4.3/10
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Street
6.5/10
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Travel
5.9/10
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Wedding & Events
3.4/10
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Filmmaking
3.4/10
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Documentary
3.7/10
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Landscape
4.2/10
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Casual
4.6/10
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Food
4.2/10
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Macro
3.1/10
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Architecture
4.3/10
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Astrophotography
4.0/10
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Fun & simple
4.2/10
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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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