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M10vs Q

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica M10 Leica M10 (2017) Starting from £4000 new Best for Street & Documentary View M10
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Leica Q Leica Q (2015) Starting from £1999 new Best for Street, travel & fine art photography View Q

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.

Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.

↓ Full specifications below

M10 (2017)

  • Serious photographers who want to slow down
  • Street and documentary photographers
  • Leica M-mount lens owners

Q (2015)

  • Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
  • Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
  • Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
  • Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets

Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the q is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification M10 (2017)Q (2015)
Price £4,000 £1,999
Sensor 24MP Full-Frame CMOS 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS
Resolution 24.0MP 24.2MP
Video 1080p/60p
Autofocus Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection
Stabilisation None None
Burst Rate 5fps 10fps
Battery Life ~220 shots (CIPA) ~270 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g (with battery) 640g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 139 × 80 × 38.5mm 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Leica M-mount Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Genre M10Q
Street
9.0
9.0
Portrait
8.5
7.0
Travel
8.5
9.0
Landscape
8.0
7.0
Astrophotography
6.5
Vlogging & Video
2.0
4.0
Sports & Action
3.0
Wildlife
3.0
4.0

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