Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica D-Lux 8→Leica Q2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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 Q2
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Resolution47MP vs 17MP (+30MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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.
| Genre | Leica D-Lux 8 | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.4 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.9 | ||
| Documentary | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.2 | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | +0.9 | ||
| Macro | +0.5 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.4 | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica D-Lux 8 | Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,450 | £3,750 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 17MP Four Thirds CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 17MP | 47MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF (49 points) | Contrast-detect AF with manual override | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS (unspecified stops) | Optical IS | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps (focus fixed), 2fps with AF | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 397g (with battery) | 718g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot | |
| Screen | Fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | |
| Mount | Fixed 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8 lens (24-75mm equivalent) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-II |
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