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Leica D-Lux 8

A modest, incremental refresh of the D-Lux 7 — same Four Thirds sensor and fast 24-75mm-equivalent zoom, now with USB-C charging and minor ergonomic tweaks. Contrast-only AF and a fixed (not tilting) screen show its age against newer compacts, but the pocketable fast-zoom formula and Leica colour science remain the draw.

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£145 new
Average price across retailers: ~£798
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Core
Released
2024
Sensor
17MP Four Thirds CMOS
Resolution
17.0 MP
Mount
Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent)
Weight
397g (with battery)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Contrast-detect AF (49 points)
Stabilisation
IBIS (unspecified stops)
Burst Rate
11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF
Battery Life
340 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Viewfinder
EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen
Fixed touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity
USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Micro Four Thirds
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fixed
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
340 shots
Weight (Grams)
397g
Autofocus Type
Contrast detect only
Max Burst Rate
11.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
30fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
No
Headphone Jack
No

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
4.3
Street
6.5
Travel
5.9
Wedding & Events
3.4
Filmmaking
3.4
Documentary
3.7
Landscape
4.2
Casual
4.6
Food
4.2
Macro
3.1
Architecture
4.3
Astrophotography
4.0
Fun & simple
4.2
✅ Great For
🌆
Street 6.5 Strong on portability, its 24–75mm zoom and discreet body. Fast 24-75mm-equivalent zoom and a genuinely pocketable body make it an easy always-with-you camera.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🔬
Macro 3.1 Held back by its 24–75mm zoom and in-camera focus stacking.
💍
Wedding & Events 3.4 Held back by pro reliability and autofocus.
🎬
Filmmaking 3.4 Held back by audio and cinema features. Contrast-only AF and a fixed (non-flip) screen make it a poor choice for anyone filming themselves.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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