Leica M10-Rvs Lumix S9
Leica
Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
View Lumix S9
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the lumix s9 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | None | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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