Upgrade Guide

Leica Leica D-Lux 8→Leica M10-R

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Leica

Leica D-Lux 8

£1450

2024

→

Upgrade to

Leica

M10-R

£5200 (+£3,750)

2020

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Leica D-Lux 8. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the M10-R

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	Leica D-Lux 8	M10-R
Price	£1,450	£5,200
Released	2024	2020	↓
Sensor	17MP Four Thirds CMOS	Full-frame CMOS 35mm
Resolution	17MP	41MP	↑
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/60p	No video
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF (49 points)	Manual focus — optical rangefinder
Stabilisation	IBIS (unspecified stops)	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF	5fps	↓
Battery Life	340 shots (CIPA)	220 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	397g (with battery)	660g (with battery and card)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots	Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification
Screen	Fixed touchscreen	3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount	Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent)	Leica M-Mount
Memory Cards	Single SD (UHS-II)	Single SD UHS-II

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