M10vs Lumix GH5 II
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Lumix GH5 II (2021)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Video, vlogging, documentary
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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.
Video, Vlogging, Documentary — Lumix GH5 II (2021): The GH line's video credentials refined — excellent for video-first shooters.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Lumix GH5 II (2021)
- Video creators who want Micro Four Thirds depth of field and lens range
- Documentary filmmakers who need weather sealing
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix gh5 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix gh5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | Lumix GH5 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | — | 4K 60fps 10-bit, C4K 24fps 10-bit, live streaming |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | 225-point contrast-detect, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 12fps mechanical, 75fps electronic (RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 900 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 727g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Lumix GH5 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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