Leica M10-Rvs G85
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the g85 is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £350 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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