Leica SL3vs OM-D E-M10 IV
Leica
Leica SL3 (2024)
Starting from £6499 new
Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
Leica SL3 (2024)
- Leica photographers who want autofocus full-frame in the L-mount system
- SL2 owners upgrading to 60MP and improved autofocus performance
- Professionals who want Leica build quality with L-mount lens versatility
- Photographers who want to share lenses across Leica, Sigma, and Lumix bodies
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the leica sl3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL3 (2024) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,499 | £469 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 875g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Leica L-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL3 | OM-D E-M10 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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