M10vs ZV-E10
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
ZV-E10 (2021)
- Vloggers and content creators wanting interchangeable lenses on a budget
- Beginners moving up from a smartphone who want a proper camera for video
- YouTubers who need a lightweight APS-C camera with a flip screen
- ZV-1 owners who want the flexibility of swappable lenses
Quick take: The zv-e10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | — | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | ZV-E10 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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