M10vs Lumix S5 II
Lumix
Lumix S5 II (2023)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Hybrid video & photography
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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.
Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Lumix S5 II (2023)
- Hybrid photographers who want phase-detect AF for the first time on a Lumix S body
- Video creators who want 6K and reliable subject tracking in a full-frame body
- S5 owners upgrading to the most significant Lumix full-frame update in years
- L-mount photographers who want the best value full-frame Lumix available
Quick take: The lumix s5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the lumix s5 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix s5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | Lumix S5 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 740g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm |
| 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 | Leica L-mount |
| 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 S5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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