Leica M10-Rvs Lumix S5 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 S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
View Lumix S5 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| 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 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Lumix S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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