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Leica D-Lux 8 vs SL3
Quick take: The SL3 has the highest resolution at 60MP; the Leica D-Lux 8 is the most affordable; only the SL3 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
SL3 — Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters: Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Who should buy what
SL3 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Leica D-Lux 8Leica · 2024 | SL3Leica · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £145Best | £5,890 |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.0MP | 60.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS (unspecified stops) | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF | 30fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 397g (with battery)Best | 875g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, 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
SL3
Portrait
4.3/10
8.2/10
Street
6.5/10
5.9/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
7.8/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
7.0/10
Documentary
3.7/10
7.4/10
Landscape
4.2/10
7.8/10
Casual
4.6/10
4.7/10
Food
4.2/10
7.5/10
Macro
3.1/10
6.4/10
Architecture
4.3/10
8.2/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
6.1/10
Fun & simple
4.2/10
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Sports & Action
—
7.5/10
Wildlife
—
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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