Street, Documentary, Travel — Leica M10-R (2020): 40MP rangefinder photography — a deliberate, contemplative experience.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
Leica M10-R (2020)
ZV-1 II (2023)
Quick take: The leica m10-r has the highest resolution at 41mp; the zv-1 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica M10-R (2020) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £649 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.9MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g | 292g |
| Dimensions | 139.0 × 38.5 × 80.0mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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