Leica M10-Rvs Lumix GH5 II
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
View Leica M10-R
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Lumix
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
View Lumix GH5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £899 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-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 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
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