M10vs Lumix G9 II
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
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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.
Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Lumix G9 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Quick take: The lumix g9 ii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the lumix g9 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 25.2MP |
| Video | — | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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