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M10vs Z6 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Leica M10 Leica M10 (2017) Starting from £4000 new Best for Street & Documentary View M10
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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) Starting from £2199 new Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III

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 & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.

↓ Full specifications below

M10 (2017)

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

Z6 III (2024)

  • Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
  • Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
  • Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
  • Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation

Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z6 iii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification M10 (2017)Z6 III (2024)
Price £4,000 £2,199
Sensor 24MP Full-Frame CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution 24.0MP 24.5MP
Video 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft)
Stabilisation None 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops
Burst Rate 5fps 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery Life ~220 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g (with battery) 760g body only
Dimensions 139 × 80 × 38.5mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Leica M-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB 2.0, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre M10Z6 III
Street
9.0
Portrait
8.5
9.0
Travel
8.5
Landscape
8.0
7.0
Astrophotography
6.5
Vlogging & Video
2.0
9.0
Sports & Action
3.0
9.0
Wildlife
3.0
7.0
Wedding & Events
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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