Upgrade Guide
Leica Leica M10-R→Leica Q
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Leica M10-R. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Q
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Burst rate10fps vs 5fps
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Battery life~270 shots (CIPA) vs 220 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 41MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica M10-R | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Leica M10-R | Q | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,200 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 41MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | None | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Manual focus — optical rangefinder | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 220 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 660g | 640g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder 0.73× magnification | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Leica M-Mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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