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Leica D-Lux 8 vs Leica SL3-S
Quick take: The Leica SL3-S has the highest resolution at 25MP; the Leica D-Lux 8 is the most affordable; only the Leica SL3-S is weather sealed.
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 SL3-SLeica · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £145Best | £4,489 |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.0MP | 25.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6K/30p open gate, 4K/60p, 10-bit, L-Log |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS (unspecified stops) | 5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF | 30fps (electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA)Best | 315 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (with battery)Best | 852g (with battery and card) |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | Tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | Leica L (L-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 10Gbit, full-size HDMI 2.1, 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 SL3-S
Portrait
4.3/10
7.7/10
Street
6.5/10
5.6/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
7.5/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
7.2/10
Documentary
3.7/10
7.2/10
Landscape
4.2/10
6.7/10
Casual
4.6/10
4.4/10
Food
4.2/10
6.8/10
Macro
3.1/10
5.8/10
Architecture
4.3/10
6.9/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
6.3/10
Fun & simple
4.2/10
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Sports & Action
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7.7/10
Wildlife
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7.5/10
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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