M10vs OM-5
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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
OM-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-5 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | — | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Outdoor & Adventure | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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