Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Leica D-Lux 8 | M10-R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.5 | ||
| Street | -1.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -1.4 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Casual | -2.4 | ||
| Food | +0.3 | ||
| Macro | +0.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
| 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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