Leica M10-Rvs Lumix S1R
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Lumix S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the lumix s1r is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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