Leica M10-Rvs Lumix G9
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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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the lumix g9 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £549 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
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