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Leica D-Lux 8 vs TZ300
Quick take: The TZ300 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the TZ300 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 | TZ300Lumix · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £145Best | £869 |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 17.0MP | 20.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS (unspecified stops) | 5-axis image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AFBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 397g (with battery) | 337g (with battery and card)Best |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (screen only) |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | Fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | Fixed Leica 15x zoom lens (24-360mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-I) |
| 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
TZ300
Portrait
4.3/10
3.6/10
Street
6.5/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.9/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
3.4/10
2.4/10
Filmmaking
3.4/10
3.2/10
Documentary
3.7/10
3.8/10
Landscape
4.2/10
4.1/10
Casual
4.6/10
5.2/10
Food
4.2/10
4.2/10
Macro
3.1/10
5.0/10
Architecture
4.3/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
4.0/10
2.8/10
Fun & simple
4.2/10
4.6/10
Sports & Action
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3.8/10
Wildlife
—
4.4/10
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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