M10vs Z7
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The z7 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the z7 is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | — | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 9fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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