Leica M10-Rvs Lumix S5
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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Lumix
Lumix S5 (2020)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for Professional video & hybrid shooting
View Lumix S5
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Professional Video & Hybrid Shooting — Lumix S5 (2020): The S5 is an outstanding video camera that also takes excellent stills. 10-bit 4K/60p, dual native ISO and 6.5-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body is a compelling package. The contrast-detect AF is its main weakness vs Sony and Canon — but for controlled shooting it doesn't hold it back.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Lumix S5 (2020)
- Videographers who need 10-bit colour science in a full-frame body
- Photographers who shoot video as a second discipline
- Studio photographers who want full-frame IBIS at a lower price
- L-mount system users building a versatile kit
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the lumix s5 is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Lumix S5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p 10-bit V-Log/HLG, 5.9K anamorphic, 1080p/180p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Contrast AF (DFD Technology), face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 6.5-stop IBIS (dual IBIS with Lumix S lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 7fps mechanical, 9fps electronic (AFS) |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 714g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 132.6 × 97.1 × 81.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Lumix S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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