M10vs OM-1
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, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-1 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | — | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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