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M10 vs Q3 Monochrom
Quick take: The Q3 Monochrom has the highest resolution at 60MP; the M10 is the most affordable; only the Q3 Monochrom is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
M10 — Street & Documentary: 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.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
is the right camera for you if…
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | M10Leica · 2017 | Q3 MonochromLeica · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000Best | £5,900 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 60MP full-frame CMOS, monochrome (no colour filter array) |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 60.0MPBest |
| Video | — | 8K/30p, C4K/60p 10-bit, ProRes 422 HQ (FHD) |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF with face, eye, body and animal (beta) detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Digital stabilisation (Visual compensation); no IBIS or optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 15fps (5fps with AF per frame)Best |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 302 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 660g (with battery and card)Best | 746g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 92.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.79x |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1 Gen 2, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
M10
Q3 Monochrom
Portrait
4.2/10
2.7/10
Street
5.2/10
6.8/10
Travel
4.4/10
3.4/10
Wedding & Events
2.0/10
3.3/10
Documentary
1.5/10
5.9/10
Sports & Action
1.8/10
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Landscape
4.7/10
7.6/10
Wildlife
1.8/10
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Casual
1.7/10
2.5/10
Food
3.5/10
3.9/10
Macro
2.8/10
4.5/10
Architecture
4.8/10
7.8/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.6/10
Filmmaking
—
5.8/10
Fun & simple
—
3.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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