Leica M10-Rvs OM-D E-M10 IV
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Leica M10-R (2020)
Starting from £5200 new
Best for Street, documentary, travel
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
- Photographers who prefer manual focus and rangefinder composition
- Leica M lens collectors and enthusiasts
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £469 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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