MP 0.72vs OM-1
Leica
MP 0.72 (2003)
Starting from £4850 new
Best for Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Reportage Film Photography — MP 0.72 (2003): The purist's Leica — a fully mechanical 35mm rangefinder with no electronics bar the meter. Still built by hand in Wetzlar. The most honest camera ever made.
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
MP 0.72 (2003)
- Serious film photographers who want the finest rangefinder ever made
- Street and documentary photographers who shoot Kodak Tri-X or HP5
- Leica M-mount collectors and long-term lens owners
- Photographers who value mechanical precision over electronic convenience
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 om-1 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | MP 0.72 (2003) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,850 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 35mm film | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | — | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Manual focus rangefinder — coupled 0.72× viewfinder | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | ~1fps (manual film advance) | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | Effectively unlimited — battery powers meter only | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 600g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138 × 77 × 38mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.72× magnification, 28–135mm framelines | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | None | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 recommended) | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | None | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | MP 0.72 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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