M10vs KF
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 & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
KF (2022)
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Quick take: The kf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the kf is the most affordable; only the kf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | KF (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £700 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points |
| Stabilisation | None | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 643g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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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